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NEWS HEADLINES AFRAM FESTIVAL - The annual festival is set for this weekend. See pages 17 through 23 for a complete rundown of activities.

MINISTRY TRAINING - Delmar grad heads to South Africa for internship program. Page 5 IN SERVICE - Delmar veteran recalls time served with U.S. Coast Guard. Page 8 PUTTING THE SUN TO GOOD USE - Are man using solar power to heat water. Page 9

DOUBLE PLAY - District III shortstop Brooke Evans tags second and throws to first in her team’s 6-3 win over USA East on Sunday. The Laurel team went 1-1 in the first two days of the Senior League Softball World Series. See story on page 49. Photo by Mike McClure

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TRAVELING WITHOUT A CARE - Steve and Teresa Henry of Laurel enjoy a ride around Bethel on a Monday evening without worrying about the price of gasoline. Photo by Pat Murphy

Retired county councilman Dale Dukes reflects on past 20 years

By Tony E. Windsor After 20 years as a county councilman, Dale Dukes is ready to dedicate his time more fully to his family and business. “We just got back from Cancun, Mexico, where my wife and I spent our anniversary with our entire family. It was great and I am looking forward to more opportunities to travel with family,” he said.

The getaway Dukes refers to was to celebrate his and his wife’s 50th wedding anniversary. He and Dottie went to Cancun for a week with their children’s and grandchildren’s families, all 24 members, including one greatgrandchild. “My wife and I have at least a trip a month scheduled for the

next few months,” he said.

Dukes announced recently that he will not seek reelection to the Sussex County Council. That was a decision that he did not make lightly, he said, and he has certainly had second thoughts. “I have had fabulous years on the council and I have enjoyed everything that I have done,” he said.

“I am not sorry at all that I made this decision and I truly feel it’s the best thing. I prayed about this and the Lord gave me direction.”

There have been frustrations, though, and Dukes is not shy about discussing them, one in particular.

“There are people who have located to Sussex County from other places and it seems once they get here they all of a

sudden want to change the way we do things,” he said. “They have more demands and want more services. I think one of the things that caused me to consider very seriously stepping down is how I find myself reacting to these people. I find myself saying, ‘If you don’t like it here, then go back where you came from,’ a little too often and more easily. I think that may be a sign that it is time to go.”

Dukes said he receives e-mails and phone calls daily from people in the county, in and out of his council district, “begging” him to run again. “I had two Republicans from Seaford urge me to reconsider my decision to Continued on page four

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Caught in the Middle of the Energy Crunch Third in an ongoing series on fuel prices

By Donna Dukes-Huston Most economists may not be ready to say that this country is in a recession, but we can all agree that since the price of fuel has increased dramatically, the price of almost everything else we buy has gone up as well. This has made the job of transportation brokers even more difficult.

“It is the main job of a broker to find trucks of all shapes and sizes to move freight for its portfolio of customers,” said Dan Dobson, manager of the New Business Development unit at Trinity Transport, Incorporated of Seaford.

“We’re a lot like e-harmony.com,” he added. “We’re essentially matchmakers.”

While the job of a matchmaking service is to set up a connection with two parties, the role of a transportation intermediary, such as Trinity, is far more complex.

As the “middleman,” Trinity must try to meet the needs of both its customers and its carriers. This task has become increasingly more difficult with the surge in diesel fuel prices.

Since truckers must pay for their fuel up front, brokers must try to ensure fair compensation from its customers for these price increases. One way which Trinity tries to take care of the carriers is to provide a fuel surcharge based on current fuel prices.

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dictate the surcharge; for those who do not, Trinity determines this charge.

Each week Trinity’s marketing department produces a newsletter which contains updated fuel pricing which they receive from the Department of Energy. From these numbers, the surcharge that Trinity offers is determined.

As the price of fuel fluctuates, the surcharge does as well. This week’s surcharge might be 37% of the line haul (freight rate per mile), which is what Trinity charges the customer. This charge was just under 20% a year ago.

Dobson said that this surcharge is passed on either as part of a total rate quote to the carrier or as a separate line item to the carriers.

Trinity provides its carriers a contract which is broken down into line haul charges, fuel surcharges and any other accessorial charges which could include unloading and stop charges.

It is also the responsibility of the broker to protect its customers who may also be suffering due to the increase in fuel prices.

“Fuel is affecting both sides of the equation,” Dobson added.

Depending on the type of business in which a customer is engaged, that business may also be incurring more costs to operate due to fuel increases.

For example, one of Trinity’s customers is a clam business. This company owns 30 plus ships which all run on diesel fuel which are now costing more to operate,

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“They negotiate with Trinity to get a better deal on their end,” Dobson said.

“Every transaction, or load, is negotiated with the carriers,” added Dobson. “No standard rates are offered to carriers due to the fluctuations in the marketplace which obviously include fuel.”

The change in the economy has also led to changes in the trucking business. The supply of trucks is currently greater than the number of goods being produced that need to be shipped.

Dobson said that, as a result, many trucking companies are selling parts of their fleets to foreign businesses.

“Overseas companies are attracted because their currency is strong against the dollar,” he said.

Dobson said that Trinity’s business has managed to remain steady despite these obstacles, but it has not seen the geometric growth of late that it has experienced in the past.

“We’ve had to tighten up and look for new ways to do business,” he said.

Dobson said that some carriers are attempting to bypass the broker and go directly to the customer to arrange shipment in order to allegedly cut costs.

Dobson said that cutting out the broker can actually cost the customer more money in the long run if the carrier he uses is not reliable.

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“Trinity only deals with carriers who have this number,” Dobson said. “That way we can ensure that our customer is dealing with a legitimate, solid trucker who we have a way of checking out thoroughly.”

Dobson feels that Trinity adds value that saves the customer time and money.

Trinity’s customer sales department does not simply take the freight order and pass it on to the carrier.

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Dobson said that going through a broker can also save a customer money by not having to staff its own traffic department with people to do the things Trinity does for them.

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Dukes praises Sussex County’s fiscal, land-use planning Continued from page one

step down,” he said. “One Republican lady heard me speak on the subject of private property rights and called saying she would help me raise campaign funds and actually go door-to-door to campaign for me if I would change my mind about running.”

Dukes said he will put his support behind county council candidate Eddie Justice, a local farmer who is also a member of the Laurel School Board and president of the Delaware State Farm Bureau.

“He is a family man, a farmer and someone who is well respected. He is also well known by the state legislature and shares my views on the importance of protecting the rights of private property owners,” he said.

Dukes graduated from Laurel High School in 1958 and after getting married, took a job with Southern States in Seaford at a rate of $1.38 an hour, good money at the time, he said. He was then told he would start having to do shift work. He was disappointed to learn that he would not be paid anything additional for working the odd hours.

His father, Silas Dukes, offered him a job at his Laurel construction business and said he would pay him $1.50 an hour, an offer Dukes could not refuse. His father was a farmer, but during the winter months took on carpentry and construction work as a contractor.

In order to store the needed lumber for the family carpentry and construction business, Silas Dukes built a small lumber storage building. In 1962 he told his sons that it would probably be wise to obtain a retailer license from the county to assure that the company was operating in compliance with any regulations.

It was almost 10 years before the Dukes Lumber Company became a bona fide retailer. Ross Dukes, Dale’s brother, worked with their father in the construction business. Dale Dukes left the construction side of the business in the mid1970s and went to work in the retail operation.

Silas Dukes retired from the business in 1978 and Ross Dukes maintained the construction business until 1997. After that, Dukes Lumber Company went solely retail as it operates today.

It was in 1987, when longtime Sussex County Councilman Oliver Hill decided to retire, that someone called Dale Dukes and asked if he would consider running for Hill’s seat. “I told them that I wasn’t even sure what the county council did,” he said.

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“So, I started attending council meetings and went to meetings for a year. Watching the council discussing the issues and then voting, I was confident this was something I could definitely do.”

On the first day as a newly-elected county councilman, he was driving to a council meeting and as he approached the intersection of U.S. 9 and U.S. 113, he started asking himself, “What have I gotten myself into?” He admits now that sitting on the other side of the council table is a lot harder than it appears to be from a seat in the chamber audience.

Dukes says one of the most significant things that he feels the Sussex County Council has done over the last two decades is proper planning. He said there is no doubt that if the county follows its Comprehensive Land Use Plan, development in the county will occur in a wellmanaged manner.

The county’s forward looking has also applied to fiscal matters, he said.

“Anybody who knows Sussex County knows we have been extremely fiscally responsible,” he said. “When we know there is a capital project that needs to be done we begin to put money into escrow and don’t touch it. In most cases we have the money to do a project before it is built.”

He said a number of years ago the county had a financial surplus and it was decided it would be used to pay off all of the county’s general fund debt, which was dependent on property tax revenue.

“We foresaw the approach of a downturn in the economy and knew the benefits of being debt-free. All of the county’s land and buildings are debt free,” he said. “Tell me a county or any other government entity for that matter that can say that.”

He pointed out that the county’s planning allowed the new $13 million Emergency Operations Center, which just opened in Georgetown, to open debt free.

Dukes said the county has earmarked $70 million in escrowed funds which will be used to pay for planned capital projects, including $14 million for a new county administration complex.

Dukes said when he came to the county in the 1980s there was no money in the employees’ pension fund. By 1990, the pension fund grew to $2.2 million. Today there is $44 million in the fund.

Other accomplishments during his tenure include: • Earmarking 3,100 acres of land to be maintained as open space and managed by the Sussex County Land Trust.

Retiring Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes (left) talks with former Sussex County administrator Robert Stickles (center) and state Rep. Biff Lee of Laurel. Photo by Tony Windsor

• Closing negotiations with the state of Delaware on a plan to trade county-owned land for state-owned land to be used for a spoil site to begin the dredging of the Nanticoke River.

• Appropriating a total of $1.6 million a year for Sussex fire departments.

• Appropriating $25,000 annually to each of the county’s 21 municipalities.

• Enhancing paramedic service from no EMS personnel in the 1980s, to seven EMS stations serving the county.

• Contracted with the state to pay for

state police officers. A project that started with four officers has grown to 40.

• Invested $280 million for sewer and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

• Increasing the county’s workforce from 180 employees and a budget of $12.8 million to 600 and a budget of $142 million.

• No property tax increase to county residents for 19 years.

“I am proud of what the county has done in the time I have served on the council,” he said. “I definitely feel I am going out on a high note.”

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After internship in South Africa, musician plans to enter ministry

By Lynn R. Parks Last Tuesday, Jared Rittenhouse, Delmar, Md., arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, where he will remain for one year.

Rittenhouse is one of 12 young people who were selected for the In Pursuit ministry internship program through Bert Pretorius Ministries at the Centurian Christian Church there.

While there, Rittenhouse, a drummer who graduated from Delmar High School in June, will have the opportunity to play with Grammy-winning musician Israel Houghton. Houghton, leader of the gospel band Israel and the New Breed, is planning a live show in Pretoria in the fall and will release a recording from the show.

Houghton’s “Alive in South Africa” album, recorded live in Cape Town, received a Grammy for best traditional gospel album in 2007; two songs from the album, “Not Forgotten” and “Turn It Around,” earned Dove Awards.

Four days before his scheduled departure from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., Rittenhouse confessed to some nervousness.

“I’ve never been away from home for this long before,” he said. “But I am thrilled about this opportunity. I haven’t really found my own way in ministry and this will show me what God has in store for me.”

Rittenhouse, 18, is the son of Mike and Paula Rittenhouse, ministers at the Tabernacle in Pittsville, Md. With his brother,

Justin, he is part of the church band, the Stand, for which his mother sings. He was also in the marching band at Delmar High for six years and was leader of the school’s Bible club, WINGS, for two years.

Mike Rittenhouse visits Centurion Christian Church often, said Jared, who first went to Pretoria with his father when he was 14. The church was founded in 2000 and according to its Web site, has more than 6,000 members.

“The church has really grown,” Rittenhouse said. Many ministers visit there to study the secrets to its success, he added.

Participants in the In Pursuit program are from all over the world. Rittenhouse is the only participant from the United States. The students are staying in a church-owned dormitory and are responsible for preparing two meals a day.

During his internship, Rittenhouse will study video editing and computer technology in music production. When he returns to Delmar, he plans to attend Wor-Wic Community College and then Salisbury University, where he wants to major in music and hopes to play soccer. He played baseball, lacrosse, soccer and football at Delmar High.

Following his trip, he also plans to return to help his parents out at the Tabernacle, he said.

“I know that that is what God has in store for me,” he said. “I grew up with the church and I know that I want to serve God through my music.”

In addition to playing the guitar, Jared Rittenhouse, Delmar, Md., is a drummer. He is spending a year in South Africa through a ministry internship.

Biography Name: Jared Rittenhouse Age: 18 Accomplishment: Selected for a ministry training program at a church in Preto-

ria, South Africa Education: Delmar High School, 2008 Family: Parents Mike and Paula Rittenhouse, Delmar, Md., sister, Michaela, 12, and brother, Justin, 22, Pittsville, Md.

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Business Condos are perfect for life at the Your money is secure with FDIC beach while locals want houses

By Ruth Briggs King The thriving real estate market in Sussex County over the last few years has done more than just drive up home values – it’s also introduced us to several new lifestyle options here on the Peninsula.

Buyers today have a multitude of choices, be it single family homes, apartments, condominiums or even townhouses.

They’re all out there and they all have their advantages as well as their disadvantages. Ask any local realtor and they’ll be more than happy to go over them with you. I'll go through some of them with you right now. The first thing you need to ask yourself is what you are looking for in a way of life – are you looking for a home and a yard to do with as you wish, or is the maintenance-free lifestyle of a townhome or condominium more to your liking?

“With a condominium, particularly at the beach, you can stick your key in the door, go in and enjoy yourself and then lock it up when you leave,” says Steve Alexander, an associate broker with Seacoast Realty, which is now a division of Resort Quest Realty. “When you’re here, you’re spending your time having a good time and you don’t have to worry about anything else.”

That’s exactly the reason why so many townhomes and condominiums have been constructed in Sussex County over the last few years – second homeowners love them. It gives them a chance to enjoy all Sussex County has to offer without having to deal with maintaining two homes in two different areas. But what about those of us who have lived in Sussex County most, if not all, of our lives? Well, the choices are now there. Unless you lived at the beach, you either bought a small home, you bought a large home or you rented an apartment. The fact is many year-round residents still prefer single family homes.

It allows them to make whatever decisions they see fit when it comes to decorating, landscaping and maintaining their property.

The majority of native Sussex Countians continue to opt for single family homes as a way of maintaining the quality of life they’ve become accustomed to.

“It depends somewhat on the stage of life you’re in, as well as your priorities.

But, for me and the customers I’ve worked with, the main thing is privacy,” says Debbie Brittingham, a broker with Laurel Realty. “These are people who are more active who want to take care of and put energy into a piece of property. There are people who obtain a lot of their well-being and pride by how well they take care of their property.”

Many local residents want to live in their own home, on their own property, to do with as they see fit. The condominium and townhome way of life does not appeal to them, at least not at this stage in their lives.

“That way of life has been popular at the beach, but not really anywhere else in Sussex County,” says Brittingham. “Us inlanders would rather take care of our property and not be right next to someone or right above or below someone. We want to plant our flowers and cut our grass. It’s part of who we are.”

But our coastal areas are an entirely different story altogether. Second homeowners enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having a homeowners association and a property management company looking over their property when they can’t.

“If you have an oceanfront home in North Bethany, for instance, you have to worry about roofing, painting and all your landscaping, especially after a storm comes,” says Alexander. “But, at places like Sea Colony, when a big storm happens, you have people keeping an eye on all that stuff.”

Disadvantages to townhomes and condominiums may include smaller sizes and the lack of garages, at least with many condos. And with single family homes, you have to worry about constant maintenance, which some don’t think of as a disadvantage at all. There is no wrong choice; it just comes down to finding the best fit for your lifestyle. The only wrong choice would be buying somewhere other than Sussex County. I may be a little biased but, for my money, this is still the best place in the country to live and work.

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bury Sunrise Rotary. A graduate of Salisbury University, Abbott received additional training at the Maryland Bankers Schools of Management and Advanced Management. She is a graduate of the American Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. Abbott’s office is located in The Bank of Delmarva Administrative Building at 2245 Northwood Drive in Salisbury.

Edward M. Thomas, president and chief executive officer of The Bank of Delmarva, announces that Deborah S. Abbott has joined the management team as a senior vice president and business development team manager. Abbott has over 30 years of experience in the local banking industry.

Abbott serves on the executive committee of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation, Abbott Southern Delmarva Regional Board of the Blood Bank of Delmarva and Coastal Hospice.

She is also the past chair and a board member of the Salisbury University Foundation and serves on the Lower Shore Regional Advisory Council of Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake. She is a member of Salis-

Business owners attend show

Marie Novocin and Rebecca Jones of Seaford recently attended the Philadelphia Gift Show at the Reading Expo Center.

Norb and Marie Novocin are the owners of Estate Auctions, which is known for their quirky, eclectic collections. Jones is the owner of Hand to Plow Printing, which handles printing needs and creates custom t-shirts. While at the gift show, they attended two seminars - one on public relations and the other on creating a retail website.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and County Bank of Rehoboth Beach remind customers of local banks that their insured deposits are safe and backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

“We understand that during these difficult economic times some people are concerned about the safety of the money they have in their bank savings or retirement accounts, but they shouldn’t be,” said Harold Slatcher, president and CEO of County Bank.

“The federal government has insured their funds held in an FDIC-insured community bank for up to $100,000 and $250,000 for certain retirement accounts.”

“Community banks are stable,” said Cynthia L. Blankenship, ICBA chairman and vice chairman and chief operating officer of Bank of the West, Irving, Texas. “In spite of the headlines about the challenges facing Wall Street financial institutions, community banks are open for business and our customers can bank with confidence knowing their money is safe because it is insured by the FDIC. Since the FDIC was founded in the 1930s, no one has ever lost a pen-

ny of FDIC-insured funds.”

The FDIC insures deposits and protects depositors' funds in banks and savings associations. FDIC deposit insurance covers each depositor's account, dollar-for-dollar, up to the insurance limit, including principal and any accrued interest. Customers should look for an official FDIC sign at each teller window or teller station in their local community bank to know their institution is covered

by FDIC insurance. According to the FDIC, insurance covers all types of deposits received by a financial institution in its usual course of business, including savings and checking accounts, NOW accounts, Christmas club accounts, and time deposits like certificates of deposit.

Cashiers' checks, officers' checks, expense checks, loan disbursement checks, interest checks, outstanding drafts, negotiable instruments and money orders drawn on the institution are also considered deposits, and are protected by the FDIC. The FDIC's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE) (www.fdic.gov/edie/) is an interactive application that can help you learn about deposit insurance and calculate the insurance coverage of your accounts.

For more information on community banks, visit www.icba.org.

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His service centered around clothing and payroll

By James Diehl It was a simpler time to be sure, but carrying $15,000 in cash through the bustling streets of New York City was a daunting task even in the 1940s.

Yet Paul Collins did just that twice a month during his time at the United States Coast Guard’s clothing depot – it was the only time during his military service that he carried a firearm.

“That’s how we paid the men – in cash,” remembers Collins, who today makes his home in Delmar. “Twice a month, I’d go to the Federal Reserve Bank in lower Manhattan and I’d get about $10,000-$15,000 each time. We’d always drive in under the building, then we would put the money in a satchel and go back to the office to count it.”

Numbering up to 350 workers at times, the Coast Guard Clothing Depot was a bustling center of activity. And Collins, who was in charge of payroll, had a staff during much of his time there made up mostly of women.

“I never had any trouble with any of the girls…my wife probably objected to it though,” Collins says with a chuckle. “A lot of them had boyfriends who were in the service and they just wanted to help the country. As far as I was concerned, they weren’t any different [from the men].

They were as attentive and as industrious and educated as any of the men.”

“The big problem with working with the women, though, was that most of them got married and families would come along. There were two or three instances where I had to discharge girls because they got pregnant.”

Collins grew up in Delmar and graduated from Delmar High School in 1936. After graduating from Goldey College in 1939, he went to work for Hercules Powder Co. In 1940, he was transferred to the company’s new plant in Belvidere, N.J., a factory constructed to make smokeless powder for the British military.

In April 1941 the factory shipped its first smokeless powder to Great Britain, which was being bombed relentlessly at the time by Nazi Germany.

On his way back to the factory in early December after a few days visiting family in Delmar, Collins heard on the car radio of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

He knew immediately that the United States would be entering the Second World War. “I don’t remember any change in the atmosphere around the plant, but we discussed it quite a bit,” Collins recalls. “We knew that was going to be the start of it for the United States.”

Collins served as a shipping clerk at the factory and twice received a deferment when faced with a draft notice. But the third time was the charm for Collins and he began preparing for military service.

“I got two deferments because I was working in a war-related industry. But when my supervisor came and told me I wasn’t going to get a third deferment, I knew I was going to have to go,” says Collins. “Well, most guys were going into the Army at that time and I had no desire to go into the Army. So, I went and signed up for the Coast Guard and for the Navy.”

It didn’t take long for the former factory worker to hear back from his two services of choice.

“When I finally heard from the services, the Navy didn’t need people with my training, but the Coast Guard accepted my application,” Collins remembers. “So I notified the draft board that I had enlisted and I went to New York to be sworn in.”

Unlike many enlistees during World War II, Collins actually took a cut in pay to serve in the military. After making more than $100 a month at Hercules Powder Co., his rate of pay in the Coast Guard amounted to just $78 per month.

Collins traveled to Manhattan Beach, N.Y., for his basic training late in the summer of 1942. But his training was anything but the hardcore variety so prevalent in other branches of the service.

“We had basic training for five weeks but we only used guns when we were drilling or marching. And they were only wooden guns, not real ones,” he recalls.

After his training, Collins was transferred to the clothing depot and became the secretary for two purchasing agents.

He was put in charge of payroll a short time later when his predecessor was put on board a ship.

The U.S. Coast Guard Clothing Depot was established shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor as a way to supply clothing for the Maritime Service.

The three-man purchasing office procured millions of dollars worth of clothing.

They purchased raw materials, had them

Paul Collins served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II in both New York and California.

manufactured into finished clothing items, stocked them and shipped them directly to troops in the field.

It was all accomplished out of an unassuming 10-story building at 61 Hudson Street in New York City.

The clothing depot later merged with the Coast Guard’s supply depot in Brooklyn. After the move, Collins began working with a staff of SPARS, or women.

SPAR is an acronym for the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus Always Ready.” It generally refers to the more than 11,000 women reservists who served in the Coast Guard during World War II. The SPARs served in many capacities during the war and laid the foundation for the future integration of women into the Coast Guard on a permanent basis.

But in the 1940s, several of them were there to help Collins run the clothing depot’s payroll office. And Collins, who married his wife, Irene, during his service time in New York, was quite popular with the ladies.

Alice E. Baksa worked in the payroll office during the war and began contributing to the depot’s monthly newsletter “Spar Tar Jib.” In the April, 1945, version of the column she called “Scuttlebut,” Baksa wrote the following about her boss: “If we had popularity contest, Paul Collins would be so far out in front, it would take the rest of the contestants 40 years to catch up. Paul had a leave not so Continued to page 48

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When it comes to heating water, system lets the sun do the work

By Lynn R. Parks

For your information: For details about the Delaware Energy Office, visit its Web site, www.delawareenergy.com. Energy planner Scott Lynch can be reached at (302) 739-3480.

Greg Holloway has taken to watching his electric meter. He had a solar-powered water heater installed in June and while he hasn’t gotten an electric bill yet, the steady climb of the numbers on his meter, which show how much electricity his family is burn something to get our energy,” Lynch using, is slower than it was. said. “If we can keep them from burning Holloway is delighted. more, we are benefiting the environment.”

“I figure that I will save about $40 a The Delaware Energy Office pays 50 month on our electric bill,” said Holloway, percent, up to $31,500, for the installation who lives in Patty Cannon Estates near of solar panels. It pays up to $3,000 for Bethel. Those savings, he said, will pay geothermal systems, based on the system’s for the cost of the new solar water heater tonnage and efficiency, and 50 percent, up in a little more than four years. to $22,500, for wind turbines.

Holloway had the new heater installed Holloway had his solar heater installed with the help of the Delaware Energy Ofby Wise Solar Power, Wilmington, which fice, which pays half of the cost of a solar is working toward certification by the water heater, up to $3,000. Holloway’s Delaware Energy Office as an installation $6,000 system cost him $3,000. contractor. The only Delaware contractor In addition, he will be able to claim 30 currently certified by the state to install sopercent of that $3,000, or $900, as a credit lar water heaters is K. W. Solar Solutions, on his federal taxes. That will bring his Newark. costs down to $2,100.

Lynch said that the certification proHolloway is one of 15 people who apgram means that homeowners can be sure plied to the Delaware Energy Office in fis- that the contractors know how to install alcal year 2008 (July 1, 2007, through June ternative energy systems. “We do every30) for assistance in installing a solar wathing we can to get good contractors for ter heater. The office also gives assistance the people of Delaware,” he said. for installation of soHolloway said that lar panels and wind Wise Solar surveyed turbines to generate ‘Our electric rates keep going his yard to determine electricity and geotthe best placement for up, but the sun won’t go up on hermal heating and the solar collector. cooling systems.

The company also its price. Doing this is like putState energy planmade recommendaner Scott Lynch said ting money in the bank.’ tions regarding trees that since the that had to be trimmed Delaware Energy OfGreg Holloway and helped Holloway Owner of a solar watter heater fice was started in with applying for the 1999, 322 people grant from the have received grants to put in alternative Delaware Energy Office. energy systems. Of those, 133 people inHolloway’s old 50-gallon electric water stalled solar panels, 179 people put in geheater was replaced by an 80-gallon holdothermal HVAC systems and three people ing tank that is fitted with an electric burnput up wind turbines to generate electricier to provide a backup source of energy. ty. Seven people, including Holloway, put Water travels from Holloway’s well in solar water heaters. through a heat exchanger, where sun“The No. 1 benefit for all these people warmed antifreeze heats the water. is a lower electric bill,” Lynch said. The The antifreeze is heated in a series of state also benefits because power suppliers glass and copper tubes on Holloway’s don’t have to generate as much power as south-facing garage roof. All, except for they would if no one used alternative the whirr of the pump that forces the water sources of energy, he said. That means through the heat exchanger, without a lower pollution and fewer tons of greensound or a single emission. house gases, the cause of climate change, “A lot of people told me that this going into the air. wouldn’t work,” Holloway said. “I told “The Indian River power plant has to them that all they have to do is go outside

TOWN OF LAUREL PUBLIC HEARING The Laurel Planning & Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. to review the amended application for a Large Parcel Development Overlay District (LPD-OD), located on Discount Land Road, now or formerly know as Village Brooke West, tax map # 2-32/12.00/39 and tax map #3-32/12.00/60, Laurel, Delaware. The site contains 88.51 acres.

The proposed amendment includes the addition of parcel #2.32/12.00/60 and will increase the residential density to 369 units (145 single family detached; 150 single family semi-detached small villas); and 74 single family semi-detached (large villas).

The hearing will take place in the Mayor and Council Chambers of the Laurel Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware. Copies of the proposed LPDOD are available for review, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All interested parties should appear at the hearing to present their concerns, comments, etc.

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Looking like pipes on an organ, these glass and copper tubes, lined up on the south-facing garage roof, collect warmth from the sun to heat water in the home of Greg Holloway, who lives near Bethel. Holloway took advantage of a state program that pays for half of the installation of solar water heaters, up to $3,000. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

and pick up a garden hose that has been lying in the sun. The water in the hose is hot, and that is the same principle as what I’m doing.”

Holloway said that he was spurred to look into alternative energy by the rising cost of power. “Our electric rates keep going up, but the sun won’t go up on its price,” he said. “Doing this is like putting

money in the bank.”

He is also concerned about the country’s dependence on oil, much of which comes from the Middle East, and about environmental problems, including climate change.

“I feel like we are helping the environment, and hopefully our family at the same time,” he said.

TOWN OF LAUREL PUBLIC HEARING The Laurel Planning & Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:10 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter to review the amended application of the Large Parcel Development Overlay District (LPDOD), located on Discount Land Road and Georgetown Road, now or formerly known as Village Brooke East, tax map # 2-32/12.00/65 & 74, Laurel, Delaware.

The proposed amendment will increase the number of units from 250 units to 284 units.

The hearing will take place in the Mayor and Council Chambers of the Laurel Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware. Copies of the proposed LPDOD are available for review, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All interested parties should appear at the hearing to present their concerns, comments, etc.

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TOWN OF LAUREL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that a public hearing will be held on: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:20 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Town of Laurel, Laurel, Delaware.

The public hearing will be conducted by the Planning & Zoning Committee of the Town of Laurel, with respect to an application of Samanda Properties of Delaware II, LLC, for a Large Parcel Development Overlay District (LPD-OD) on certain properties located on U.S. Route 13 north, Discount Land Road and Camp Road, with some of the properties proposed to be annexed within the present town boundaries and some of the parcels within the Town of Laurel (Tax Parcel Nos. 1-32 12.00-111, 111.01, 111.02, 111.03, 109, 118, 119), known as Village Brooke North.

All interested persons are invited to attend said public hearing and present their views. Additional information, including copies of the Master Plan submission, and other pertinent documents, may be reviewed at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Nemours celebrates healthy kids successes

By Carol Kinsley “The campaign to make Delaware’s children the healthiest in the nation started here in Sussex County,” recalled John Hollis, director of community relations for Nemours Health and Prevention Services and for the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition. “And look what you have started!”

The coalition now has more than 150 partners working toward its goal, and on July 31 there was standing room only at the Carvel Center in Georgetown as more than 100 people gathered for the quarterly meeting and to celebrate the success of the coalition’s efforts.

“The coalition is absolutely awesome,” Hollis continued. He noted that volunteers at the coalition’s booth at the Delaware State Fair were constantly amazed by the public’s reaction. “I can’t count how many kids ran up and told me they knew about 5-2-1,” volunteers told him. And it was obvious how the youngsters are integrating the program — five fruits and vegetables a day, two hours or less of screen time, at least one hour of exercise and almost no sugary beverages — into their lifestyles.

One thirsty child at the fair, offered his choice of a soda or lemonade, retorted, “Dad, weren’t you paying attention? Al-

most none! Let’s get some water.”

The message impacted 50,000 children and their families at the fair, including 34,000 age nine and under who had wrist bands for rides imprinted with the website address, www.growuphealthy.org. “Kids Day became Healthy Kids Day at the fair,” Hollis said.

Special guests at the meeting were recognized; several of them received awards.

State Senator Thurman Adams, whose award was accepted for him by Secretary of State Harriet Windsor, and State Senator Robert Venables were honored for their outstanding vision and for being champions on behalf of Delaware’s children being the healthiest in the nation. The funding they helped secure, even in the face of a tremendous deficit, enabled the coalition to continue its pilot projects, Hollis said.

Dennis Forney, publisher of the Cape Gazette, was honored for promoting opportunities for enjoying physical activities in Sussex County’s open spaces and parks.

Kevin Carson of Woodbridge School District, Delaware Superintendent of the Year, had “set an example” in efforts to make Delaware children the healthiest, Hollis said. “The school sector is vital in communicating our message,” he added.

Others recognized, whether present or not, included pediatrician Dr. Harry

After the coalition meeting, attendees were given watermelons by David Marvel, who farms in Harrington, on behalf of the Delaware Vegetable Growers Association. Pastor Anatacio Matamoros of the Church of God of Prophecy in Georgetown and his wife Carmen were delighted to carry home two melons. Photos by Carol Kinsley

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Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Awards were presented to: • Michael McIntyre, executive director of YMCA Resource Center of Delaware, who made a joint application with the coalition for a Robert Wood Johnson Grant that could bring $250,000 in funding over a two-year period; • The Seaford Wellness Committee, accepted by Patti Cunningham, supervisor of nutrition services, and Nicole Callaway, physical education teacher who set up the “Spring Fling” for West Seaford and Central Elementary Schools; • Lora Collins, owner and director of Cozy Critters day care, who adopted new foods and a new handbook for feeding children and childcare, changing from premade foods to homemade products with less sugar and fat, even sneaking spinach into brownies; • Seaford Church of God, pastored by the Rev. Carlton Cannon, and Georgetown

Church of God Profecia, pastored by Anatacio Matamoros, for helping with community food drops; and • Charles “Chazz” Salkin and Ray Bivens of Delaware State Parks, who invited all fourth graders to “Healthy Kids Day at Delaware State Park” in May. Debbie Chang, senior v-p of Nemours, congratulated the coalition on its work.

“Sussex County is better today and will be many tomorrows in the future because of your passion and support,” she said.

John Lord, chairman of the board of Nemours, had come from Orlando, Fla., to see for himself what had been accomplished.

“You are the pilot,” he told the coalition. “My hope is that this can be transferred to Florida and beyond. This is alive and real, and the people in this room caused it to be that way.”

The work goes on. Dave Layton of Data Obsessions is working with Nemours content specialist Nancy Mears and Coalition Director Peggy Geisler to develop a virtual library of resources that can be borrowed by coalition partners — tools, books, games and more, which are available now from a small resource center.

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Health Four lessons learned from complaining About 8 years ago I visited a new restaurant in Salisbury. The food was good.

The experience was unpleasant. When I tried to complain to the manager she told me that she had no time to talk to me. I have never gone back.

A few years later I visited a restaurant in Dover. The food was good. The service was slow. I had an appointment. I had to leave before I could eat. I got an apology from the owner in a letter after I complained.

At a later time the Board of Medical Practice scheduled a dinner at that restaurant. I went to the dinner. This time the service was very good. I subsequently visited a third time on my own. The service was again great. I will go back there again.

In both situations I had developed an

opinion of the restaurant based upon one ber of the Board of Medical Practice are portion of one experience. Each time I often of the same type. There has been complained. The responses were differa single incident. The patient is upset so ent. Those responses helped make my they complain to the Medical Board. subsequent decision to The first lesson is return or not return. to realize that if you If you have a bad There are some leshave a bad experience sons here for dealing and you feel you need experience, it is usually with physicians and to complain about it, hospitals. the complaint needs to We have a tendency due to something that will go to the people who to do the same thing the bad experinot likely happen over and provided with medical care that ence.

I did with both restauIt is not fair to them over again. rants. We have a bad to not let them know experience at one visit. what is wrong.

We then decide that all future experiIf they do not know, they will not ences will be bad. Therefore we do not have a chance to correct it. If they do return. not correct it, someone else may have The complaints that I see as a memthe same problem.

Three young men turned up at the Delaware Hospice Center one day in July with a generous donation of $1,000 for the capital campaign.

Jacob, 9, Gabriel, 7, and Caleb, 4, along with their parents, Kelli and Carl White of Milford wanted to express their appreciation for the care given to their grandfather, Bill White, and for the help they’ve received from the New Hope program.

Last July, Carl received a call from his dad, asking him what he was doing that day.

Carl immediately understood that his father, who had been trying to maintain his independence, needed help.

“I had been trying to get my dad to come stay with us. I knew he was getting around slower.

My father finally agreed it was time to move in with us. I knew about Delaware Hospice and didn’t hesitate to call them for help,” said Carl.

The White’s children are learning to cope with the loss of their grandfather

with the support of Delaware Hospice’s New Hope Coordinator, Lezley Sexton.

They attended Camp New Hope in June and met other children like them who lost someone special.

Through a balance of bereavement projects and traditional fun camp activities, Camp New Hope taught them ways to grieve and to remember their grand-

The second lesson is to see what kind of response you get when you complain.

A cordial response should tell you that they want to do better. A rude response would suggest just the opposite.

The third lesson is that just because you have a bad experience at one point that may not be the case in the future.

There is a fourth lesson. That is to make sure you keep an open mind when you go back. If you go there expecting things to be bad, you will almost certainly find something to complain about. People in medicine are there to help patients.

If you have a bad experience, it is usually due to something that will not likely happen over and over again.

Perhaps it is time for me to give the restaurant in Salisbury a second chance.

Milford family gives back to Delaware Hospice

Jacob White; New Hope Coordinator Lezley Sexton; Vice President and C.O.O. Dr. Margery White; Caleb White; and Gabriel White at the Delaware Hospice Center where the White family made a $1,000 donation to the capital campaign.

Eighth annual Fun Fest The Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary will hold the 8th annual Fun Fest at Winswept Stables on John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), in Lewes, on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is open to the public and a great place to bring the entire family.

Proceeds generated at this annual event will be used to support the programs at Beebe Medical Center.

Numerous games, including two obstacle courses, a train ride, and a moon bounce, will be featured.

There also will be face painting.

Winswept Stables’ petting zoo and pony rides will be part of the day’s activities.

Members of the Winswept Stables Pony Club will give riding demonstrations throughout the day.

Refreshments, including hot dogs, hamburgers and homemade baked goods from Auxiliary members, as well as pumpkins and chrysanthemums, will be available for purchase.

Members of the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary and of the Junior ROTC at Cape Henlopen High School will be volunteering at the event.

father while also showing them it’s still okay to laugh and enjoy themselves.

Dr. Margery White, vice president and C.O.O. for Delaware Hospice, ac-

cepted the donation, gratefully acknowledging their generosity on behalf of the entire organization. For more information, visit www.delawarehospice.org.

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Health Briefs Nanticoke plans golf tournament

The 22nd annual Nanticoke Health Services Golf Tournament is Friday, Sept. 5 at the Seaford Golf and Country Club.

The day will consist of practice, lunch, 18-holes of golf, dinner and door prizes. A full field of participants is expected with a noon shotgun start and scramble format.

The tournament’s goal is to raise over $35,000 for Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Proceeds will be used for the hospital’s charity endowment prescription fund, a special indigent fund for patients in need of assistance with their prescriptions.

Teams of four players will compete for various donated prizes. During the course of the day, golfers will have chances to test their skills by competing in contests for Longest Drive, ClosestTo-The-Pin, Hit-The-Green and a HoleIn-One. All participants will have the opportunity to putt through a three-step qualifying round.

Following dinner, three people will putt for $2,500 each.

Entry fees are $150 per player and $600 for a foursome. Sponsorships packages are available.

Anyone interested in individual reservations or sponsorship opportunities should contact the Nanticoke Health Services Development office at 302-629-6611, extension 2404 or email MorrisR@nanticoke.org.

Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer free monthly Stroke Support Group meetings designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and caregivers.

Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Cancer Care Center from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions in which caregivers and survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support and networking.

Refreshments will be provided.

Sheila Brant and Joan Burditt, occupational therapists at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, will facilitate the support group meetings.

Pre-registration not required. For more information, call 629-6611, ext.

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the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint-sponsorship of the Medical Society of Delaware and Beebe Medical Center.

The Seaside Oncology Symposium is supported by unrestricted educational

grants from various pharmaceutical companies and programs.

Details regarding this year’s topics and speakers will be available soon.

Hotel reservations may be made directly with the Boardwalk Plaza at 800-332-3224.

Depression support

The Mental health Association in Delaware will be sponsoring a Depression Support Group in Laurel on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The meetings begin at 7 p.m.

The MHA encourages anyone dealing with a depressive disorder to attend. Register in advance by calling 1-800-287-6423.

Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.

MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.

Caregiver support group

Join our monthly support group at the Cheer Community Center, the second Monday of each month at 11 a.m., 854-9500.

This support group is for you, whether you are a new caregiver or have been taking care of a loved one for years.

We are turning the “Fearless caregiver” book into a guide for our support group.

Each month a chapter will be discussed, concerns shared and support given.

Oncology symposium

The Sixth Annual Seaside Oncology Symposium will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach.

The Tunnell Cancer Center and the Medical Society of Delaware sponsor this annual, half-day symposium to update participants on the diagnosis and management of cancer. It is designed for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

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Seaford Christian graduate values volunteerism

By Donna Dukes-Huston First of a series

As Mandy Wands prepares to leave for her freshman year of college, she reflects upon her many volunteer efforts over the past four years. As a student at Seaford Christian Academy, Wands was an active member of the Interact Club for the past four years.

This club is sponsored by Seaford Rotary and works in conjunction with them on many projects. The biggest project they undertake each year is their sponsorship of underprivileged children and their families at Christmas.

“We take about 30 kids from around Sussex County whose families can’t afford Christmas presents to shop for gifts,” Wands said.

A Rotary member picks up a child and an Interact volunteer and takes them to Walmart where the children are each given $100 to spend on gifts.

“The kids are always more concerned about getting gifts for their families instead of themselves,” Wands said. “They always want to make sure all their family members have presents first.”

Wands said that the fun for the kids, and the Interact members, does not stop there.

After shopping, they all come back to the school where the club members help the children wrap all the presents and then enjoy pizza for lunch.

These kids are in for a couple of more surprises from Interact and Rotary before they leave. The week before, Interact officers go shopping to pick out a special present for each of these children which they give to the kids that day.

“It’s so great for them because they have a present they can open that day and one they can take with them to open on Christmas,” Wands said.

While all of the kids are out shopping that day, Interact parents are busy in the school’s kitchen baking cookies for the kids to take with them. Students from the Christian Academy began helping with this event several years before the Interact Club was actually started, according to Charlie Towers, Rotary liaison for the club.

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“When we decided to start an Interact Club we had a lot of kids we knew who had already been working with us.”

The club has officially been in existence for about five years. Rotary clubs around the country support Interact clubs, but there are only around four or five in this district, Towers said.

“This is a very active club,” Towers said. “We get at least 25 kids to help with the shopping tour each year. That’s all they talk about all year long.”

Wands said that once the club was formed, the members decided that they wanted to do more than just the Christmas project. They came up with the “Stock the House” project to help with the Rotary Houses.

“Rotary owns two houses where people can live for a short time if they need to, like women who have been abused or families who have lost houses due to fires,” Wands said.

“They often come to the houses with nothing and we decided to do a drive through the school to provide them with household products.”

Wands said that each spring the Interact Club makes it a contest throughout the entire school to see who can bring in the most donations. Items needed include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning and laundry products as well as cookware.

“One of our kids’ dads is a dentist and he donated around 200 toothbrushes,” Wands added. The winners of the contest are treated to an ice cream party.

Wands said that club members also help Rotary members clean the houses, maintain flower beds and paint the houses when tenants move out.

“It’s so much fun to do that kind of stuff,” Wands said. “You’re always making somebody happy when you volunteer.”

Peggy Carey, the club’s advisor at school, has seen this joy that Mandy feels when volunteering.

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Wands received the Violet Richardson award from Soroptimist International of Seaford for her volunteer efforts.

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Soroptimist International of Seaford recognized Mandy’s service to her community by presenting her with the Violet Richardson award this spring. This award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 for their volunteer service to their community.

“It is very rewarding to help people,

particularly kids and the elderly,” Wands said. In addition to her volunteer efforts, Wands has also worked at Methodist Manor House for the past year as a server in the dining room.

She plans to turn her passion of helping people into a career as she pursues a degree in English Education at Cedarville University in Ohio this fall.

I wish to congratulate the organizers of the community sponsored Seaford Farmers and Artisans Market.

Each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon through August 30 at Kiwanis Park, the market will be open.

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Good for you, low in calories, peaches are in season now Fruit good in many recipes, from savory to sweet “An apple is an excellent thing — until you have tried a peach.”

LORETTA KNORR

Food writer Moira Hodgson spiced up a 2000 New York Times article with that clever quote from 19th century author George du Maurier. Indeed, I have to agree with George, and also with Celia Barbour, who describes a ripe peach as “an improbable fusion of extravagant juice, delicate perfume and tender, buttery flesh.”

I was lucky to pick some yellow peaches at a local orchard the other day — the best way to exercise quality control.

But finding perfect peaches in the market isn’t easy, even now in peak season. Try to buy them a few days before you want to use them. Place the peaches in a shallow container and allow them to ripen at room temperature.

To hasten ripening, put them in a paper bag and fold down the top.

If your peaches are very ripe and you can’t use them immediately, put them in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Peaches are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A and iron. A medium-sized beauty has only 50 calories.

For one pound of peaches buy three medium or two large ones. One pound will make 2 cups sliced and 1/2 cup puréed.

There are just so many delicious peach recipes, from savory to sweet. Here are a few delightful offerings.

Chipotle-Peach Salsa About 2 cups. Great with grilled chicken.

By Mark Bittman 2 cups peaches, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 chipotle chili in adobo, puréed or minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1 tablespoon sugar Combine all ingredients, and let them sit for up to an hour before serving.

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Press the slivered pistachios and al-

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They should be spaced about a fourth of an inch apart.

Sprinkle half of the vanilla sugar evenly over the bottom of 9- by 13-inch baking pan (a heavy copper pan distributes the heat most evenly). Put the peaches on top of the sugar and brush them liberally with the melted butter.

Sprinkle with remaining sugar. This will give the peaches a nice crust when baked.

Pour three-fourths of a cup of water into the bottom of the pan.

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5 tablespoons butter, melted Pour the sauce over the peaches and serve I have to agree with Celia Barimmediately. Vanilla Preheat oven to ice cream is an excel375 degrees. lent accompaniment.

Line a baking sheet bour, who describes a ripe with foil; place the Note: Vanilla sugar sheet on the rack in can be made by storlower third of oven. peach as ‘an improbable fusion ing a vanilla bean in a Line a 9-inch pie jar with granulated pan with dough; flute of extravagant juice, delicate sugar. The sugar will the edges. take on the vanilla flaToss peaches with vor in about 24 hours.

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Collector is fascinated with delicate, antique phonographs His prize possession is an Edison Concert Duplex Phonograph, made in 1906, which he purSome adults collect baseball cards, sports memorabilia and an- chased from the people who were the original owners. He currently tique furniture while others seek owns 10 Edison machines, as out old postcards, jewelry, anwell as one Victor upright and the tique farm equipment and other Nifty Nirona, a German child’s collectibles from the past. phonograph that plays a twoMany people purchase these sided record about the size of a items because they bring back 45 rpm. memories from their youth — But his favorite has to be the memories of favorite baseball first coin operated jukebox players, the tractor that was used phonograph made in 1901, the on the farm, their first car and Edison Excelsior Phonograph. that old Hoosier cabinet where For a nickel, the music lover can Mom used to roll her dumplings.

Jim Galoppa of Laurel collects play the favorites of yesterday.

Now Galoppa is seeking more antique Thomas A. Edison of the coin operated phonophonographs. He never had a degraphs. He has another, a coinsire to own a phonograph until operated phonograph made by a the 1970s, when he met a friend craftsman using an Edison who had a collection of antique phonograph. phonographs. Galoppa became In many antiques stores you fascinated with the delicate, can find collections of 33 and unique phonographs of the fa1/3, 78 and 45 rpm records. But mous inventor, Edison. how many of the blue amberol He purchased one from his music rolls that were used on anfriend and instantly became tique Edison phonographs have hooked, so much so that in a you seen? short time he was going to Galoppa has a huge collection phonograph shows all over the — around 1,500 — of the origicountry. Soon he found himself with 20 of Edison's phonographs, nal black fragile waxed rolls and the blue amberol plastic rolls that all in working order and near play music for two and four minmint condition. utes. “I have them all over the In the early 1980s he lost inhouse," he says. The drawers of terest in his collection. He sold the original cabinets which supthem all and decided to pursue port the phonographs are filled other interests. with the music rolls.

But in 1990, he and his wife, To entertain a recent visitor, Maryann, moved to Charleston, Galoppa played several John S.C., and the beauty and history of the southern community rekin- Philip Sousa marches, the William Tell Overture, a reading dled his love not only for phonoof “The Night before Christmas” graphs, but for all antiques. and another reading of George Retired from fire protection Washington’s farewell speech. work, Galoppa found himself With the exception of very litwith plenty of free time so he and tle static, everything sounded as his wife opened a small antiques if it was business coming and three To entertain a recent visitor, Ga- straight antique from a conmalls loppa played several John Philip cert. around Sousa marches, the William Tell In these Charleston. days when He began Overture, a reading of ‘The Night everyone is buying and before Christmas’ and another trying to selling conserve phonoreading of George Washington’s energy, Gagraphs and farewell speech. loppa hand other anturns his tiques. Tospring wound phonographs and gether, he and Maryann attended sits back to listen. phonograph shows, yard sales In addition to his phonograph and auctions, buying as well as collection, Galoppa has a small selling. collection of whistlers that stand Because of health reasons related to the southern climate, they 18 inches tall and have a cuckoo mechanism inside that causes sold most of their inventory and them to appear to be whistling moved to Ocean View, where while their heads turn back and they lived until the growth boom forth. They were made in the hit Eastern Sussex. At that time, Black Forest in the 1950s. they moved to Laurel for a quiEven back in the day, Galoppa eter life. They have resided in said, companies had fights over Laurel for the past five years.

Galoppa shakes his head when recording rights. He said that Edison wouldn’t let entertainers he thinks of all the antiques from under contract with him work for the business and some he and his RCA Victor, and vice versa. wife owned personally that they Some things never change. sold before moving to Delaware.

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Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival

Conserving Our Future

by Preserving the Family The Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival Committee is proud to present these Two Extraordinary Days of Celebration within this great City of Seaford, in Nutter Park.

Come Friday for an evening of fun-filled family entertainment, great music and food.

Saturday kicks-off with the AFRAM Parade, followed by LIVE MUSIC and Entertainment, throughout the day, including authentic African drumming and dance, and fabulous cultural foods and vendors.

AFRAM looks forward to your presence at our Best Festival Yet! Join us as we celebrate African American culture - a rich legacy of Unity, Success, Diversity and Pride – here, on the Eastern Shore.

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Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival

Celebrating African American Heritage

The Sanfoka African Dancers and Drummers perform last year at the AFRAM Festival in Seaford. The group, which was founded in 1994 by Dover city councilman Reuben Salters, plays traditional African songs. Photo by Daniel Richardson

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This annual festival celebrates the African-American heritage with entertainment, food, a parade, cultural vendors, contests, fun for kids and adults and information booths.

AFRAM is derived from the word AFRican-AMerican. This year’s theme is “Conserving Our Future by Preserving Our Family.”

All are welcome to attend this community unification event.

The festival, which seeks to strengthen the African American community through cultural awareness, exhibits unity, success, diversity and pride.

The festival, which is chaired by Seaford City Councilwoman Pat. A. Jones, includes a youth basketball challenge, parade, pageants and a talent showcase.

AFRAM Pageants Categories include the Eastern Shore AFRAM Little Miss & Mr. (grades K-2), Miss & Mr.(grades 3-5) and Teen Pageants (grades 6-9).

Entries are judged on talent, an interview and attire.

The Teen Pageant is new to the AFRAM Festival this year.

Pageants are Friday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at Nutter Park. Winners will receive prizes and ride in the AFRAM Parade on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. (parade begins at Frederick Douglass Elementary School).

For more information, visit the Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival’s website at www.easternshoreafram.org.

AFRAM Parade Celebrate African American heritage and community bonding in the AFRAM Parade on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.

Featured participants are the Sankofa African Dancers and Drummers of Dover along with the recipient of AFRAM’s

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Dancers from the Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company of Dover entertain during last year’s festival. Photo by Daniel Richardson

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The parade route begins at historic Frederick Douglass Elementary School and proceeds to West King Street, makes a right onto Front Street, a right onto Walker Street and a left on North Street traveling north to Collins Avenue where Nutter Park is located.

There is still time to represent your group, club or organization in the AFRAM Parade. To register, contact Desiree Moore at 302-628-9432 or 302-3811351.

All entries are subject to parade rules and regulations.

Participation information You can participate in the AFRAM Festival by registering for any of our contests, parade, Talent Showcase, as a vendor, or as a volunteer by calling 6281908.

Access registration forms online or pick them up at 721 Third St., Seaford.

For information, questions, and donations, contact Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival’s Executive Director Councilwoman Pat A. Jones at 302-628-1908, pj@easternshoreafram.org or AFRAM Festival, P.O. Box 687, Seaford, DE 19973.

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The Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival asks for support with a Fish Fry Fundraiser during the Basketball Challenge. Fish sandwiches can be purchased for $5 and chicken will also be available for $4. Help make this year’s AFRAM Festival even greater by supporting area youth.

Ballers ages 9 and up are still wanted.

There is free registration. The four categories are 3 0n 3, Foul Shot Folly, 3 Point Shoot Out, and the Slam Dunk Contest.

To further AFRAM's fundraising efforts a 5 on 5 basketball tournament will take place officiated by Jeff Johnson. Sign up for $30 per team. All ages are welcome.

Prizes and trophies will be awarded.

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Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival Schedule ThursDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Basketball Challenge - 3 on 3 • Foul Shot Folly • 3-Point Shoot-Out • Slam Dunk

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008 5 p.m.

Welcome Side by Side Production • AFRAM Kids's Hut • Family Feud: Battle of the Churches • 2009 MLK Theme Contest ($50 prize) 6 p.m.

AFRAM Pageant-Talent Search • Cultural Skit 7:30 p.m.

Family Fun-Run • Three-Legged Race Bag Race • Egg Race 8 p.m.

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Maymouna, Millsboro, a member of Damali Dance Company under the direction of teacher Nefertiti, Salisbury, Md., performs in 2007 at the AFRAM Festival. Photo by Lynn Parks

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Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival Schedule SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008 10 a.m.

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Sankofa’s Drummers and Dancers 1 p.m.

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Scenes from last year’s Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival from left: an AFRAM clown uses her face painting skills; Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club ride in the AFRAM Parade, and Teresa West of Seaford speaks during the opening ceremonies.

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Community Bulletin Board Seaford’s Farmers & Artisans Market On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Seaford Farmers & Artisans market will hold their Community Day. Press are invited and non-profit organizations will be set-up with information. Come out between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and noon at Kiwanis Park to enjoy a vast selection of locally grown produce.

Stroll the park with your friends and family on Saturday mornings and take home delicious tomatoes, squash, peppers, and melons. Select unique, handmade jewelry, glassware, and paintings for yourself or those on your gift lists. Most importantly, come out to the park on Saturday mornings and share the spirit of community. We’re ‘Going Green’ in Seaford, and invite you to be a part of this one-ofa-kind market during August.

Aug. 16: Musician Tony Windsor from 10 a.m. to noon and additional demonstrations by vendors Aug. 23: Give-away Day – doorprizes to be given away to shoppers Aug. 30: Musician Tony Windsor from 10 a.m. to noon and ‘feedback day’ – stop at registration table to jot down your comments on the market so that we can plan for the 2009 season.

For additional information, contact any committee member: Jeannie Conner, Beverly Hutton, Erroll Mattox, Faith Robinson, Lynne Betts or Sonja Mehaffey.

Messages may be left at 629-3949.

Seaford library IHOP fundraiser The Seaford District Library is pleased to announce that we have joined with IHOP in an effort to raise money for the library. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations on any day with any meal and return the receipts along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library.

We must have the comment cards and the receipts in order to receive the reimbursement.

Seaford District Library events • “Lights Camera Action!” The Seaford District Library is having “Movie Night” on Thursday, Aug 7, starting at 5:30 p.m.

We provide the movie and refreshments; all you need to do is take a seat and enjoy the show. For more information contact Amber Motta at 629-2524.

• The Seaford District Library Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 12, starting at 5 p.m.

• “Vines and Vessels” Christian Writers Group will meet at the Seaford District Library’s meeting room on Saturday, Aug. 23, starting at 9 a.m.

• The Celiac support group will meet in the Seaford District Library’s meeting

room on Monday, Aug. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m.

• The Seaford District Library is currently looking for local artists who are interested in having their art displayed at the library for our second annual art show on Sept. 5 and 6, from noon to 4 p.m. This is a multi-medium art show so all artists are welcome. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. Space is limited so register at the front desk by Aug. 22.

• The Seaford District Library is currently looking for people who are interested in representing a foreign country for our “Annual International Festival” to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sign up at the Seaford Library front desk before Oct. 14.

For more information contact Amber Motta at 629-2524.

• Do you have health concerns? Confusing lab reports? Questions you should ask your doctor? Visit the Seaford District Library the second Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet with Linda Leonard, Consumer Health Librarian for Sussex County. All reference services are free and confidential.

Church seeks craft vendors Christ Lutheran Church need craft vendors for its Christmas bazaar to be held on Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - $20 per space.

Contact Joan at 628-3601. The church is located at 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford.

‘Young at Heart’ yard sale “Young at Heart” Seaford Wesleyan Senior group will hold a Yard Sale, Aug. 9, starting at 7 a.m., $5 donation for table space. Bring your own or use ours. Call Barb at 302-877-0815. Rain or shine – it will be in the gym or on the lot. Seaford Wesleyan Church, 26630 Sussex Highway, Seaford.

Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival The Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival at Nutter Park in Seaford, will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9. In addition, this year’s event will include a PreAFRAM Festival Basketball Competition and Fish Fry on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Nutter Park is located on Collins Avenue next to Chandler Heights Apartments in Seaford. This annual festival celebrates the African-American heritage with entertainment, food, a parade, cultural vendors, contests, fun for kids and adults and information booths. This year’s theme is “Conserving Our Future by Preserving Our Family.” All are welcome to this community uniting event. For questions or information please contact Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival Executive Director: Councilwoman Pat A. Jones at 628-1908 or pj@easternshoreafram.org. Visit the Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival web site at easternshoreafram.org for general information, registration forms and directions.

Breakfast cafe VFW 4961 breakfast cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.

875-5448, or at Small Insurance, South Central Avenue. They are also available at the door.

LHS Class of ‘93 reunion planned Preschoolers story time Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time. Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 875-3184.

Laurel Library Reading Program Saturday, Aug. 9 - Last day to add books to your Reading Log. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. - End of the Summer Reading Program Party. All children who read at least ten books will receive a book, a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library, and a certificate signed by the Governor.

Come and pick up your prizes and watch the Summer 2008 Acting Club perform “Hansel and Gretel” and “Puss-inBoots.” Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please visit the Laurel Public Library at 101 East 4th Street, call us at 875-3184, or find us on the Web at www.laurel.lib.de.us.

You can also email Becky Norton at rebecca.norton@lib.de.us

LHS Class of ‘87 reunion The LHS Class of '87 will hold a class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Georgia House restaurant in Laurel at 6 p.m. Invitations have been mailed to those classmates who have been located. If any classmate did not receive information contact Michele Procino-Wells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or call 628-4140.

“Biff” Lee “Pig Picken” 40th District Rep. Clifford “Biff” Lee will be holding his 21st annual “Pig-Picken” at the Laurel Fire Hall on Saturday, Sept. 6. The event is from 4 until 7 p.m.

Plenty to eat and a good time for all with door prizes.

Tickets are $15 in advance by calling

Laurel High School’s class of 1993 is scheduled to celebrate their 15th reunion.

The reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. It will be held at Trap Pond State Park’s screened pavilion.

We are in need of contact information for the following classmates: Gary Anderson, Eric Bailey, Jennifer Belong, Greg Bernal, Shawn Crites, Dangelle Dixon, Allery Elder, Brandy Gilchrist, Michael Greene, Sam Hastings, Gail Hearn, Michelle Hindt, Nick Horsey, Jeff Howard, Patrick Johnson, Robyn Justice, Aaron Kellam, Kenneth LeCates, Martin LeCates, Tracy Matthews, Misty McKinstry, Carlos Mitchell, Christina Morris, Bodny Olivince, Jason Pfeilmeier, Traymane Savage, Karen Short Townsend, Twana Stanley, John Stevens, Sean Vincent, Mark Walsh, Chris Walston, Nikki Webb, Antonio West, Albert Wooters, Jason Young and Ami Zimmerman.

If you have contact information for any of these classmates, contact Michelle Rogers Moyer at 875-2563 or mmoyer19956@yahoo.com.

Chicken BBQ benefit Chicken barbecue benefit will be held for John Benson on Aug. 16. On June 22, 2008, John Benson was tragically injured in a driving accident, his spinal cord is severely damaged and at this point he is paralyzed from his chest down. He is currently in rehabilitation at Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia.

On Saturday, Aug. 16 a chicken barbecue will be held at Bargain Bills, corner of Rt. 13 and 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost $6 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Perdue DMV North grow-out office, 302-855-5649; or by contacting: Jan Otwell at 302-236-5839; Susan Steen at 302-542-2555; or Frances Cook at 410422-0567. All checks made payable to John Benson Support Fund. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Perdue DMV north, c/o Frances Cook, 10242 Stone Creek Drive, Unit 3, Laurel, DE 19956.

Seaford Dance Center 312A High St., Seaford • 302-629-2193 Located Above Bon Appetit

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Wed., Aug. 20 th 4 pm - 7 pm Sat., Aug. 23 rd 9 am - 11:30 am

Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Lyrical Introduction to Dance for age 3 yrs.

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LHS Class of ‘63 plans reunion Laurel High School’s Class of 1963, 45th reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Lakeside Community Center in Long Neck. We are in need of up-todate addresses.

If you have not received your letter contact Janet Lynch LeCates 875-3955, or Sandra Kellam Russell 875-5985, or e-mail russellsk@dmv.com.

LHS Class of ‘88 plans reunion LHS Class of 1988 twenty year class reunion dinner is set for Saturday, Sept.

20, starting at 5 p.m. at the Beach House in Laurel. We are also planning other events around that weekend.

We need your help.

Contact the committee with your address information at Reunioninfo2008@yahoo.com, call the reunion hotline 302-280-6655, or register on classmates.com to help us connect to everyone.

Basket bingo fundraiser The annual basket bingo fundraiser for the Laurel Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, Aug 26, at the Laurel Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games start at 7 p.m.

The $20 ticket will give players “double” bingo cards and one ticket for the raffle of a large, Longerberger storage basket. A 2008 Holiday Hostess Basket will also be won by another lucky raffle winner.

The traditional 50-50 will also be offered along with free desserts, drinks and snacks. Hot dogs will be available at $1 each.

The Laurel Historical Society members donate delicious homemade treats for this event each year. Tickets can be bought at the door, but for advanced ticket reservations call 875-9427 or 875-4217 and leave a message.

Profits from the event will be used to maintain the society’s properties and collections.

Efforts are now being made to raise funds to repaint the society’s headquarters, the Cook House, which is open for public visits each Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

For more information call 875-2820 or email laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com

Miller family reunion The 24th family reunion of Samuel and Elizabeth Miller will be at St. George’s Church hall near Laurel, Saturday, Aug. 9, at noon. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Each family should bring meat, vegetable, salad or dessert.

Phone 302-846-2133 for more information.

Fashion show benefit The Fun Friday Fashion Show benefitting the Good Samaritan will be held on Aug. 8, starting at 6 p.m., at The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel.

Members of the Lighthouse - in addition to other members of the community - will model clothing from the Good Samaritan Thrift Store.

A free-will donation will be taken, with all of the proceeds going directly to The

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Special thanks go out to our top sponsors so far for 2008, including Trinity Transport, Inc. and Discover Bank, with more expected to follow.

Good Samaritan - a non-profit organization that helps those in need in Laurel.

For more information, phone 8757814.

Historical Society open for visits The Laurel Historical Society is pleased to announce that their headquarter museum, the Cook House, is open for visits on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. until early fall.

While the Cook House has been open for public viewing at times in the past, this will be the first time that regular public hours have been available.

There is no charge for admittance during this trial period, but monetary donations from visitors will help insure the continuation of the venture and are encouraged.

Located at 502 E. Fourth St., the Cook House is where many of the society’s holdings are stored and displayed.

For more information or to volunteer to serve as a host, call 875-2820 or email laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com

Historical Society’s Museum The Bridgeville Historical Society Museum will be open to the public on the first Sunday of each month from June to October from 1 p.m - 4 p.m.

The museum is located at 102 William Street, Bridgeville.

IHOP Family Night every night The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote.

All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal.

Take and fill out the comment card; staple your receipt to the comment card and drop it off at the Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or the Providence Sales Cottage in Heritage Shores.

For more information, call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Trinity Golf Tournament Adult Summer Reading Club The Greenwood Public Library’s adult summer reading club, “Basking in Books,” continues through Aug. 25.

It is open to all 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school.

To participate, please register at the Greenwood Library and start reading or listening to your favorite books.

Entry slips are filled out for each book enjoyed; these entry slips enter you in weekly drawings for prizes as well as for a grand prize to be awarded on Aug. 25.

For further information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks, in Greenwood.

‘Bound by Books’ discussion group Greenwood Library’s book discussion group, “Bound by Books,” will hold a discussion session on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the meeting room at the library.

The work to be discussed will be the short story, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” by James Thurber.

To obtain a copy of the short story, drop by the Greenwood Public Library or call Robin Miller at 302-349-5309.

The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks in Greenwood.

The 5th annual Trinity Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 6 at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville.

The tournament is a charity event to raise money for the Trinity Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2005 by the employees of Trinity Transport, Inc.

Midway Lions club members continue their efforts to help those less fortunate in the area by making contributions to local charities.

This is only made possible by the community supporting our fund raisers.

In the past fiscal year our club of 60 members has donated more than $18,000 to charity, which takes a lot of work for 60 people to raise.

Some of the local charities supported

by Midway Lions continue to see more calls for their services due to the poor economy.

We hope to continue to support local Scout troops, Camp Sunnybrook, Meals on Wheels, the Consortium Schools and Gull House to name a few. More than $500 was used to fill food baskets, and with the added demand and the cost of food going higher, this amount will probably need to be doubled.

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Luau dinner The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 12713 Sussex Hwy, in Greenwood, will be having a luau style dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

The cost for dinner is $6 for those 60+ years, or $7 under 60 years of age.

There will be musical entertainment by the Bay Tones.

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at 7 p.m., at the Indian River Fire House, knowing full well that the money spent at our Texas Hold’em will be put to good use. For more information call Joe Smith at 302-436-8142. Buy in: $100. Rebuys: 2 at $25.

Meet the candidates!

On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at Bethel A.M.E. Community Center, 204 N.W. 44th St., Milford, the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates.

Candidates will discuss their platforms and qualifications, and also their views on critical issues affecting Delaware.

Sponsored by the NAACP, Milford/Slaughter Neck Branch and the Lower Sussex Branch.

Open to the public. For more information contact: Dwayne Powell 393-9658 or Jane Hovington 856-7656.

Embroiders’ Guild open house The public is invited to attend an open house sponsored by the Sussex Chapter of The Embroiders’ Guild of America, Inc. The Open House will be held on Monday, Oct. 13 from 12:30 util 2:30 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center at 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown.

Refreshments will be served and there will be demonstrations of various forms of needlework. Those attending will also be able to work on a project to take home and view the needlework on display.

The Sussex Chapter welcomes new members and meets the second Monday of each month. September through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center. Come and learn, have fun, and share the good companionship with other stitchers.

All levels of stitchers are welcome. For information contact, Carolyn at 302-9471949.

Georgetown Public Library events • The Georgetown Public Library will hold Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. For more information, call the library at 302-8567958.

• The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will hold its monthly book discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m.

This month discussion will be on “Shattered Dreams” by Irene Spencer.

For more information, call the library at 856-7958.

• Come see the classics at the Georgetown Public Library.

To find out what will be showing, call the library at 856-7958.

• The Georgetown Public Library is having a movie matinee at 2 p.m. on Fridays until Aug. 22.

For information about the movie, or to find out the title, call the library at 8567958.

‘Touch-A-Truck’ event The MOMS Club of Rehoboth Beach Area will be hosting a Touch-A-Truck event to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will be held at the Big K (Kmart) parking lot in Rehoboth Beach rain or shine.

Kids of all ages will love to visit the trucks set up for their exploration, such as a fire engine, dump truck, crane, ice cream truck, police vehicle, tractor, and so many more. Admission will be $5 for ages 2-12; everyone else is free.

Children will not be admitted without a responsible adult. Touch-A-Truck will also feature mini-train rides, face painting, raffles, and refreshments. Free goody bags will be given to the first 500 children to arrive.

The MOMS Club is a non-profit organization which supports all at-home mothers and their children. To receive more information about the MOMS Club of Rehoboth Beach Area, e-mail momsclubde@gmail.com.

The March of Dimes is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Rotary Club charity golf tournament The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club is now accepting reservations to play in its charity golf tournament on Aug. 21.

The newly renamed Clayton Bunting Golf Classic will be conducted that day at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club off Route 24 east of Millsboro.

This Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, designed by the famous golfer himself, provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Mid-Atlantic golfers to play this fabulous course that will not generally be open to the public in the future.

Most of the proceeds from the charity event are earmarked for the Delaware Red Cross. The balance goes to the Club’s charity programs such as scholarships and grants to needy organizations.

The golf tournament itself will be in a scramble format beginning at 10 a.m. on

Aug. 21. Box lunches will be served during the golf outing. A dinner will be available afterwards.

Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Megee Motors in Georgetown is offering a free new car for a hole in one on one of the par-3 holes.

Local businesses and groups are being encouraged to avail themselves of the $1,000 fee for a foursome.

For just $100 more, the business can have a tee sign for advertising. Green’s fee for an individual is $250, inclusive of meals and other amenities, including a gift.

Various corporate sponsorships remain available. All proceeds from such sponsorships will go to the charitable nature of the event.

To inquire about such sponsorships, call Paul Mylander at 645-5006 or pmylander@comcast.net.

Golf Tournament St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar is excited to announce our very first annual golf tournament, to be held on Monday, Sept. 8, at the scenic River Marsh Golf Club, located at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt in Cambridge, Md. Start time is 8:30 a.m., with registration from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.

The cost is $100 per single player or $400 per team. For local businesses, $100 silver sponsor includes a professionally printed 18 x 24 tee sign or $450 gold sponsor will register a foursome of golfers in addition to a tee sign.

All fees include a buffet lunch with awards ceremony to follow.

There will be many great prizes for 1st through 3rd place men’s and women’s teams, as well as great prizes for longest drive and closest the pin. Visit www.ststephensumc.com, or call Jamee Elliott at 302-846-9501, or Tom Jewell at 302-846-2525 for tournament sponsorship or registration information.

Registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 25.

For more information or to order a basket please contact King Lion Mildred Riley at 846-3846 or kragera@verizon.net.

Trap Pond Partners meets Trap Pond Partners (a volunteer nonprofit organization) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bald Cypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. We are always looking for new members and ideas to improve our state park. To learn more, visit www.trappondpartners.com.

Delaware Equine Council Next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be Monday, Aug 18, at 7 p.m. in the Harrington Public Library, Harrington. All those interested in horses are welcome. For more information, contact Stan 684-3966.

Knitting Guild meets All Knitters: The “Sea Purls” Chapter of The Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The CHEER Center in Georgetown on the corner of Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road. For more details: Call Joyce Smirk, secretary, 302-7326495. Lunch available.

Widowed Persons Service The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 12:15 p.m., at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Cindy Mitchell, marketing director of CHEERS in Georgetown. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

Come join us – we all enjoy the trips, lunches/dinners, etc. that we do.

Longaberger sale

Marine Corps meeting

The Delmar Lions Club is holding a Longaberger basket sale with all proceeds from the sale going to the local community and the visually impaired. Baskets, with blue and orange trim and Wildcat paws, cost $49 apiece.

The price of the lid, with a Delmar and Wildcat logo, is $30. Liners and dividers are available upon request.

The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.

Cancer support group The Wellness Community-Delaware is offering a support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

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MORNING STAR • AUGUST 7 - 13, 2008 The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150. All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

ous Nemours Mansion and Gardens in Wilmington. The cost of the trip is $60. This includes transportation, admission to the Mansion and lunch at the DuPont Country Club. The bus will leave the Village Shopping Center in front of Sears at 8 a.m. and leave Wilmington at 3 p.m. for the return trip. Reservation forms, which include menu options, are available at the Seaford Museum lobby on 203 High St. Call 6289828 for more information. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum hours are Thursday to Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

The deadline for reservations is Sept. 8 and the trip is open to the public.

Longaberger bus trip

Senior Center trips Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. For information call 629-4939. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center and dinner theatre.

Travel with Delaware Tech Make friends and have fun traveling with trips offered by Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. On Aug. 12, visit a marketplace filled with unique specialty shops, artist and craftsman studios at the historic Savage Mill landmark in Maryland.

Enjoy the award winning musical, Disney’s “The Lion King” on Aug. 14 at the Kennedy Center. Sports fans can view sports history in the new Sports Museum of America on Aug. 16 or attend the Phillies vs. Dodgers game on Aug. 23 in Philadelphia.

On Aug. 27, view the soaring musical “Phantom” based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Candlelight Dinner Theater in Ardentown. Watch “Young Frankenstein,” Mel Brook’s wickedly funny twist on Mary Shelley’s classic story, on Broadway on Aug. 27. Take a cruise from Crisfield, Md. to charming and historic Tangier Island on Aug. 30. For more information about these or other trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302856-5618.

Trip to Nemours Mansion On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Seaford Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip to the luxuri-

Longaberger collectors will want to step aboard a bus trip to Boyd’s Bear Country in Gettysburg, Pa., for the Boyd’s Bear Country Basket Fest. Join collectors at the World’s Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store for a funfilled event that takes place Aug. 23. The bus will leave from the Seaford Village Shopping Center at 6 a.m. and return at 8 p.m.

This is a unique opportunity to weave your own Longaberger basket (not included in price of registration). The Longaberger Factory Store has close to 10,000 square feet of retired and revered Longaberger baskets, pottery and wrought iron products available.

Longaberger Basket giveaways will take place every hour! Cost is $59 per person (includes motor coach transportation, snack filled Longaberger Tote and door prizes). For more information and reservations call Renee Morris at 245-8842 or email at RGMorris93@comcast.net.

Bus trip to Nashville Seaford will host a trip to Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 13-17.

Cost of $799 per person/double occupancy includes lodging at the Opryland Hotel, performance of Radio City’s “Christmas Spectacular” featuring world-famous Rockettes, Fantasy in Ice, holiday dinner show featuring Louise Mandrell, most meals, motorcoach transportation and much more. For more information call Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Bus Trip to N.Y. City Bus trip to N.Y. City, Saturday, Oct 25, to the American Museum of Natural History to visit “The Horse” exhibit. Fee is $65/person includes bus fare and admission to the Exhibit. Reservations must be paid and received by Monday, Sept 1. Bus will board approx 7 a.m. in the Sear's parking lot at the Dover Mall. Call Mary Everhart 302659-0460, or Paula Barto 6295233, or visit website www.delawarequinecouncil.org

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Seaford AARP trips • The Spirit of Norfolk trip has been canceled. Money has to be paid three months in advance to make reservations for ALL trips.

• Oct. 13-16 - New Hampshire White Mountains for 4 days.

Stay in Laconia, N.H. at the Margate Resort Hotel with seven meals included. Cost is $650 per person, double occupancy.

Visit Franconia Notch State Park, Chutter’s Store, Sugar Hill Sampler, Harman’s Cheese & Country Store, Hampton Pewter, and more. Have lunch (included) aboard The Café Lafayette Dinner Train during your two hour ride!

Then ride the Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad before taking a cruise on a 230’ ship across Lake Winnipesaukee.

• Nov. 19 - Day trip. Rainbow Dinner Theater in Pennsylvania to see the comedy: “Deck The Halls And Clean The Kitchen.”

Cost: $65. Bus leaves Seaford Peebles parking lot at 7:30 a.m.

• Dec. 5 - Day trip. The American Music Theater to see “Christmas Show.” Enjoy holiday songs and comedy sketches!

We will also have time to Christmas shop at the Rockvale Outlets and have lunch on your own before going to the theater.

Contact Rose Wheaton at 6297180 for more information on these trips.

Jamaica, Queens bus trip A bus trip to Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 16, from Big Lots, Seaford. Bus will leave at 5 a.m. Departure from New York, 5 p.m. Price $50, flat rate.

For information contact Sister Paris Twyman, at 410-754-9135.

AARP Chapter #915 trips • Branson, Mo - Sept. 13-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410-822-2314.

• New England/Vermont, NH, Boston and Salem, Oct. 13-19, cost is $1085 double, and $1335 single. Call 410-673-7856.

• Myrtle Beach - Nov. 10-13, cost $430 per person. Call 410754-8588.

Bus trip and cruise Smith Island Cruise on Saturday, Aug. 23, includes: bus transportation, boat ride, and deluxe family-style dinner. The bus will be leaving from Roses parking lot in Denton, Md. Cost is $69 per person. Call ASAP for reservations, 410-822-2314.

Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications - PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications. com or drop off at 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.

SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.

Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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MORNING STAR • AUGUST 7 - 13, 2008

Church Bulletins St. John’s multicultural services

Siempre Verde, a multicultural, bilingual service is being led by Pastor Luis Almandoz on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s United Methodist Church at Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford. Praise music, powerful preaching and a small meal unite this fellowship of persons of both Hispanic and Anglo origins. Alberto Mendez leads worship on the keyboard.

Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.

This program is open to persons who wish to turn over their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to God such that they may be healed. For more information, call Rev. Constance Hastings, 629-9466, or Robert Spadaccini, 841-1720.

Bethel Charge VBS

There is a ladies’ bible study, held every Tuesday starting at 10 a.m., at Laurel Baptist Church, Bi-State Boulevard in Laurel. This bible study is a non-denominational study, only God’s word is studied, making us to be more like Christ. Should you have any questions regarding the study, feel free to call Gertrude R. Smith at 875-5300.

Bethel Charge will hold their Vacation Bible School Aug. 4 through Aug. 8, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church located on Seaford Laurel Highway from 9-11:30 a.m. The theme this year is God’s Big Back Yard. Bethel charge consists of three churches which are Portsville, Mt. Zion and Sailor’s Bethel. If interested and first time visitor, pre-register by calling 8752713. We are blessed to have National storyteller Michael Forestieri as our guest. If you like, visit him at www.tellitlikeitis.com.

The Lighthouse

15th annual tent services

Ladies’ bible study

Rising gas prices, wars and rumors of wars, rising food prices, it’s all so frightening. Come join Rebecca Jones as she presents “God’s Deliverance and Provision,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel.

Find out how the Bible can show you how to live and face hardships today. Pastor Timothy Jones provides kid’s church for grades K-6, and a nursery is available.

Call 875-7814.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery, a step program which claims Jesus Christ as its higher power, is meeting at St. John’s United

Everlasting Hope Ministries is pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s 15th annual tent services. The services will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 12, 13 and 14; Saturday, Aug. 16; and Sunday, Aug. 17. All services will be held under the big tent on the grounds of the Booker Street Church of God. Services begin 7 p.m. nightly. There will be two services on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The speakers are as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 12 - Pastor Jesse Abbott from New Dimension Family Worship Center, Salisbury, Md.; Wednesday, Aug. 13 - Bishop Jamie Hazzard from Welcome Full Gospel

Holiness Church, Slaughter Neck; Thursday, Aug. 14, Pastor Levin Bailey from Pilgrim’s Ministry of Deliverance, Georgetown; Saturday, Aug. 16, Evangelist Frank Gibbs from Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md.; and Sunday, Aug. 17, morning service at 11:30 a.m., Bishop Marvin Morris, Host Pastor, Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, and evening service at 5 p.m., Pastor Arlene Taylor, Chosen Generation Ministries, Grasonville, Md. For more information, contact Minister Anthony Neal at 854-6692 or call the Booker Street Church of God at 856-9097.

Community anti-drug rally

Annual community anti-drug rally and march will be held Saturday, Aug. 16.

The march will begin at 11 a.m. from the grounds of the Booker Street Church of God, located on Booker Street near the Richard Allen School.

The march will return to the church grounds, where Fun Day activities will be held from noon until 4 p.m. There will be games, food, dunking booth, moon bounce, train rides, drill teams, creative dance teams and much more.

For more information, contact Minister Anthony Neal at 854-6692 or call the Booker Street Church of God at 856-9097.

Annual gospel dinner

Mark your calendar and plan on joining CHEER at the annual gospel dinner. The event is on Friday, Aug. 8, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center located at 20520 Sand Hill Road in Georgetown. Cost per person is $10. A buffet dinner will be served beginning at

4:30 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and groups appearing are Bruce Willey & Gospel Café Band, the Cape Henlopen Gospel Choir, the O’Day Singers, the Lamplighters, the Mt. Enoch Holy Church Voices of Praise, the Jerry Jones Ministry, and others. Contact local CHEER Centers for tickets or call Florence Mason for information or tickets at 856-5187.

Vacation Bible School

Christ Evangelistic Church, located at 9802 Camp Road, Laurel, is holding its Power Lab Vacation Bible School, Aug. 11-15, 6-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is requested. Call 875-2915 to register, or for any questions.

Christ Lutheran Church VBS

Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, will be holding Vacation Bible School for the mentally challenged youth and adults on Aug. 8-15, from 6 to 8 p.m., through music, stories and craft activities. We will focus on the theme of sharing. A light meal is provided. For further information call Leona, 629-2770 or Donna, 629-4183.

Second Sunday Service Aug. 10

Second Sunday Service of Prayer and Meditation - Sunday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m. at the Seaford Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville Highway, 1 block north of Stein Highway. This is a time of prayer for anyone and everyone. No need to be a church member.

Bring whatever and whomever is on your heart and we will pray together.

Questions call 629-9077.

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Julie A. Lewis

“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”

St. John’s United Methodist Church

Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church “Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. K. Wayne Grier, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m.

Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m.

A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m.

Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

“Shining His Light”

Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches

Call: 302-236-9886

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Church School -All Ages - 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Rick Elzey Wings of Prayer - Tues. 7:00 p.m.

Come Join Our Family

CHURCH OF GOD

11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13

Armstrong, Bonnie Smith, Faye Newton, Lois Chavis, Wanda Clift and her husband Jimmy, Doris Raymond, all of Baltimore, Md., and Garnet Booker and her husband Bob of Lima, Ohio; seven grandchildren; Wendy, Samantha, Russell Jr., Patricia, Tatjana, Natasha and Amanda and six great-grandchildren. Services were held on Wednesday, July 30, at Rogers Funeral Home, Milford, where friends called prior to the services. Burial was private.

The family has requested memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD, 20850.

Ronald F. Bowden, 89

Ronald F. Bowden “Smokey” of Seaford died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Seaford, on Sept. 16, 1918, he was a son of Herman B. Bowden and Maude E; Blades, who preceded him in death. He was a 1936 graduate of Seaford

302-877-0443

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor David A. Krilov, Associate Pastor

Besid e the StillW aters

Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM

ROCK CHURCH

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)

COKESBURY CHURCH

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am

United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

T on y W in d sor

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755

30320 Seaford Road, Laurel, Del. Ph: 875-7275 • Pastor Bill Konkel Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 1st & 3rd Sunday Evening: 5 p.m.

Thurs Evening Prayer: 7 p.m.

Mount Olivet

[includes $1.00 donation to NIE (Newspapers in Education) program].

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m.

HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

VICTORY TABERNACLE Pastor Stacey Johnson

Viola Murrelene Smith of Bridgeville passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Atlantic Shore Rehab and Health Center in Millsboro. Mrs. Smith was born on Nov. 27, 1928 in West Virginia, daughter of Dillon and Mary Smith Lloyd, who preceded her in death. She worked for many years in the cafeteria and as a teacher’s aide in the Baltimore School #34 in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Smith was an avid gardener and took great pride in her flowers.

She also enjoyed sewing, cooking, bowling and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert May and Richard May and a brother, Marvin Lloyd.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, George Gilbert Smith; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Roger Smith, Randall Smith and Russell and Tammy Smith, all of Bridgeville; seven sisters; Frances

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532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Obituaries

New Gospel CD: ‘Beside the Still Waters’

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI

A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE

Viola Murrelene Smith, 79

Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646

Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

SEAFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST APPOINTS EVANGELIST - The Seaford Church of Christ announces the appointment of Gerald W. Cliver as evangelist to work with the congregation. Cliver is a native Texas and has worked with several congregations in Texas.

His Bible training is through the Sunset International Bible Institute, in Lubbock, Texas.

Cliver is married to Valetina, who is native to Russia and now a U.S. citizen. She is a language teacher and qualified in several languages. Their marriage led Cliver to working with Russian ministries, in St. Petersburg, Russia and Barnaul, Siberia. They have made several mission trips to Russia. Cliver also brings practical work experience to his ministry.

He has labored as a furniture upholsterer, electrician, an off-shore oil rigger, and in sales.

He is confident that his work experiences enable him to relate to all people, which ever their status. His greatest desire is “pushing back the boundaries of ignorance of the teachings of God about the wonderful gift he has given to the world.” He enjoys counseling and studying “one on one.” The church is located at 20989 Sussex Highway, Seaford. Bible Study is at 10 a.m., with worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. with Wednesday, Bible Study at 7 p.m. Pictured are Grace Peterson, Jean Ballanger, Patricia Russell, Estelle Amato, Ron Russell, Charlie Nicholson, Darin Lombardi, Vicky Birch, and Earline Wright. Don Birch is behind the scene taking the picture.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m.

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE

The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m.

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love.

Attend Church this Sunday

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He was a member of the 71st Regiment Veterans Association of the State of New York; a charter member of VFW Post 4961, Seaford, and a member of the American Legion Post 6 in Seaford. He was employed by Tull Brothers for 35 years as service manager in the Farm Equipment Division. He was a member of the Seaford District Library Commission for 15 years and a member of the Seaford Historical Society, serving on the Board of Governors, and was a long time president of the Hitchens Family Reunion Association.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie "Nettie," whom he met and married in France during the war. Also surviving are his four children, Lorraine Schwartzkopf and husband Paul, Edmond Bowden and wife Diane, Charles Bowden and wife Jeanette and Christine Bowden and husband Brad; two grandchildren, Jessica Schwartzkopf and Natan Bowden; and

by Danae and John Probasco.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle Boswell and his brother Charles, who died in Infancy.

A memorial service was held Thursday, July 31, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King streets, Seaford, where relatives and friends visited with the family prior to the service.

Donations may be made in Ronald's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; the Seaford Historical Society, 203 High St., Seaford, DE 19973, or to the Seaford District Library, 402 N. Porter St., Seaford, DE 19973.

Janet Carole Hastings, 66

Janet Carole Hastings of Delmar, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

Born in Salisbury, she was a daughter of Francis and Hannah Stokes White, who predeceased her.

Janet loved being a homemaker and cherished her time spent with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Adkins.

She is survived by a daughter, Janet Pritchett of Seaford; three sons, Jeff White and his wife, Pattie of Delmar, Robert Hastings and his wife Christina of Delmar, and William Hastings of Newark; 14 grandchildren, Derek, Doug, Megan, Chris, Mindy, Amanda, Amber, Tiffany, Dakota, Dylan, Zach, Kayla, Corey and Brandi; her companion for over 10 years, William Sockolosky; and a brother, Francis “Buddy” White of Ft. Myers, Fla. As per her request, her remains were donated to science. A visitation for family and friends was held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Carroll E. Harrison, 87

Carroll E. Harrison of Seaford died on Monday, July 28, 2008, at LifeCare at Lofland Park.

Mr. Harrison retired in 1980 from the DuPont Company in Seaford, after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford for more than 60 years and a past member of the Seaford Golf and Country Club. Carroll’s wife Anna Harrison died in 1992. A brother, Keithley Harrison, also preceded him in death. He is survived by

MORNING STAR • AUGUST 7 - 13, 2008 two sons, Larry Harrison and his wife Monica of Dover, and Timothy Harrison of Seaford; two daughters, Carol Carey and her husband Paul of Lewes, Candice Wheatley and her husband Rand of Seaford; four grandchildren, Chad Harrison, Lynnette Harrison, Kevin Harrison and Graves Carey, four great-grandchildren, Kaden, Delainey, Brooklynn and Tage Harrison. He is also survived by a brother, Leroy “Roy” Harrison of Sherwood, Md. Carroll was a devoted father and grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral Services were on Thursday, July 31, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, where friends called prior to the services. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

The family suggests donations may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, P O Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Carl R. Boyd, 61

Carl R. Boyd of Seaford died on Monday, July 28, 2008 near Seaford after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike.

Mr. Boyd was a graduate from Penn State University and received his Masters Degree from Delaware State University.

He spent his entire career teaching chemistry and physics. He retired from Laurel High School in 1999, then he taught at Salisbury School Carl R. Boyd for 5 years and finally at Bennett High School in Salisbury, Md. until the present, where he was also the Academic Challenge Coach. Carl taught for 39 years. He was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He loved sports, biking, reading and his cats.

Carl was the son of Audine Virginia Boyd of Cochranton, Pa. and the late John Willard Boyd. He is also survived by his wife of 33 years, M. Renee Hastings Boyd, one daughter, Bethany Ann Boyd of Seaford and a sister, Rhonda Lynn Boyd of Cochranton Pa. Memorial Services were on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services.

The family suggests donations may be made to the Academic Challenge Program at Bennett High School, 300 E. College Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804.

Doris Carroll Elmer, 84

Doris Carroll Elmer of Seaford died Thursday, July 24, 2008, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.

She was born in Binghamton, N.Y., a daughter of Marie Caudle and James Don Carroll, who predeceased her.

She was a secretary for the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. She was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Navy Wave. She was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She is survived by a sister, Sonja L. McClurkin of Seaford. Services and burial will be private Arrangements were by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Pearl H. Reynolds, 78

Pearl H. Reynolds of Laurel passed away at her home on July 30, 2008.

Born in Laurel, July 5, 1930, she was the daughter of William and Leila Hearn, who predeceased her.

Mrs. Reynolds retired from A.T & T, formerly Diamond State Telephone Company working in Georgetown for more than 20 years. She was also a receptionist at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She attended Black Water Church in Roxanna. Pearl will be remembered for her love of sewing, working in her flower garden, reading her Bible, bird watching, cooking and genealogy. She will be fondly remembered by her family for being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her brother, William Harold Hearn.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Linford L. Reynolds; two sons, Farron Reynolds and his wife Wendy of South Carolina and Kent Reynolds and his wife Kelley of Ocean View; a daughter, Karen R. Bailey and her husband Jamie of Laurel. Two brothers, Martin Hearn of Laurel, and E. Ross Hearn of New Jersey; and two sisters, E. Madeline Hearn of Laurel and Ruth E. Lewis. Six grandchildren: Brittany and Courtney Bailey of Laurel, Robert and Cassidy Reynolds of South Carolina, Samantha and Clay Reynolds of Ocean View. Beloved sisters-in-law, Elise Reynolds of Ellendale, and Edna M. Hearn of Laurel, and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, where a viewing was held prior to the service. Mr. Barry Townsend officiated. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.delmarvaobits.com.

Robert E. Kindle, 63

Robert E. Kindle, 63, of Seaford, and formerly of Bridgeport, Conn., passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

He was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on

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Bob worked for the DuPont Company in Seaford for 16 years and Daniels Construction for 10 years. He was an avid fisherman and loved animals and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Kindle; four sons, Robert Kindle, Jr. and Michael Kindle of Connecticut and Jeff Kindle and Ryan Kindle of Seaford; two grandchildren, Cassidy Kindle and Cameron Matthews of Seaford; former wife Janice Kindle of Seaford; and his longtime friend, Moose.

No formal services will be held.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar.

In memory of Mr. Kindle, contributions may be sent to the SPCA of Georgetown, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

William Clarence Bramble, 80

William “Bill” Clarence Bramble of Panama City Beach, Fla., died August 2, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 13, 1927 in Federalsburg, Md. He grew up in Maryland during the depression, where he worked as a farm hand. He served in the United States Air Force.

He was a graduate of the University of Arizona and received a bachelors degree in business administration from Mexico City College. He had been a resident of Bay County since 1983, moving here from Miami, Fla. He was a marketing director for Ralston Purina International for 33 years. During his employment with Purina, he was named vice president of the Mexican subsidiary at the age of 31.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Bramble; two sisters, Rebecca Bramble and Ruth Hardaway, and a brother, James Bramble.

He is survived by his wife, Celia Nunez de Bramble, of Panama City Beach; a son, Bill Bramble of Hallandale, Fla.; a daughter, Celia Ann Duncan and husband, Rob, of Panama City Beach; four grandchildren, Robin Duncan, Jonathan Duncan, Christopher Duncan, Sarah Duncan; a sister, Peg-

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Memorial funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Wright officiating. The family received friends prior to the funeral services.

Those desiring to, may make a memorial contribution to Covenant Hospice, 107 West 19th St., Panama City, FL 32405, in memory of Bill Bramble.

Jeanne Ann Dawson, 65

Jeanne Ann Dawson of Seaford died on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jeanne retired from Perdue Farms in Georgetown.

She has met many great friends throughout the years and has always made each person feel like they were a part of her family. She touched many people’s lives and brought much love and happiness to everyone. Jeanne will be truly missed by all who knew her. Jeanne was the daughter of George Rooks and Ella Terry. She was also preceded in death by her husband Vernon Dawson in 1999, a daughter, Dorothy “Peaches” Dawson, and a sister, Carol Moore. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Arteaga and her husband Loreto; her sons, John Dawson and his wife Crissy, Jeff Dawson and his wife Cindy, Chris Dawson and his wife Tasha; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her brothers, Mickey Rooks and his wife Gerry, Bobby Rooks, Richard Rooks, George Rooks, Teddy Rooks and a sister Mary Moore and their families also survive her. Funeral Services will be on Friday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Edna S. Kennedy, 88

Edna S. Kennedy of Seaford died on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at home.

Mrs. Kennedy had worked for Dupont, Silco, Ames and had also driven a school bus. Her husband, Bassil “Bob” Kennedy died in 2007. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rebecca Ann “Becky” and Norma Lee Boyer.

She is survived by one daughter, Roberta Hensley of Seaford, two sons, Robert E. Short Jr. and his wife Rose of Grapevine, Texas, and Lynn B. Short and his wife Sharon of Patrick Spring, Va., 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call on Friday evening from 6 to 8. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

R. Derrick Henry, 58

R. Derrick Henry passed away on Jan. 29, 2008. R. Derrick Henry was born on Aug. 16, 1949 in Salisbury, Md. He was a son of Eleanor Rose Records and Robert Brown Kinder Henry, both formerly of Laurel. His birth was assisted by his great aunt, attending nurse Marie Johnson Waller. He was the first grandchild of H. Newell and Gladys Henry, and of William Records, and his first wife Gertrude Johnson Records. He was also the first grandchild of Mabel Mitchell Records, William’s second wife. His maternal greatgrandmother was Annie J. Hitchens Records of Laurel and maternal greatgrandparents were Martin Wilson Johnson

and Rose Harkins Johnson of Sycamore Farms. His maternal great-grandfather was Frederick Horace Records of Portsville.

The oldest of three boys, Derrick’s interests were vast. At age 11, dismayed because the television viewing preferences of his brothers prevented him from watching his favorite news shows, Derrick became an avid reader of the US News and World Report.

He regretted that it did not consider music and art, so along with his brothers, began his own publication.

Eventually he wrote to the editor of US News and World Report, who answered immediately and suggested that the profits from the Henry boys’ paper be saved to buy a mimeograph machine.

This advice was taken seriously, and they purchased a second hand model. The editor later requested a copy of their publication.

Derrick was described by his brother Todd as “athletically gifted and fiercely competitive.” He was an All Star Little League pitcher.

His brother Kirk recollected that he was “possibly the fastest pitcher” in the Dover Little League.

Derrick’s family moved from Dover, Del., to Southern California in 1966, just before his senior year of high school.

Derrick was invited by the Rev. William and Mrs. Sarah Hemphill and their sons Bruce and Mark to live with them in order to complete his final year at Dover High School, where he finished as Salutatorian. Derrick then joined his family in California and entered college at UCLA. He played saxophone in the UCLA football and basketball banks, and always remained a passionate UCLA basketball fan. He graduated with honors with a de-

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Wealth is often measured by the number of dollar signs in a bank account, but the MacVeigh family of Laurel, Delaware believes that we have untold wealth after the outpouring of love and caring shown to us by the friends, emergency personnel, acquaintances, and community following the death of our beloved “Pete” MacVeigh.

Please accept this universal “thank-you” for the many acts of assistance, caring, kindnesses, calls, cards, foods, and donations that were made in Pete’s memory. A special expression of gratitude is extended to the Laurel American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, who helped us with a successful Celebration of Pete’s Life and to the Delaware State Police and EMT’s for their prompt and efficient response on the morning of Saturday, July 12, 2008. Additionally, the staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital were most compassionate as they carried out their duties.

We want you to know how very much the thoughtfulness, consideration, and acts of consolation such as we received during this difficult time have helped to ease the sorrow of our loss.

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gree in musicology.

After college Derrick went to work for the Los Angeles Philharmonic/Hollywood Bowl. He enjoyed the opportunity to assist and glean knowledge from worldrenowned musicians and conductors, such as Zubin Mehta.

A year later Derrick was offered a work/study program at Pomona College Department of Music in Claremont, Calif.

His job including writing program notes for the Claremont Music Festival summer programs. He was an associate editor for Record Review magazine.

He contributed classical record reviews to High Fidelity, Commonweal, and Keynote magazines, and program notes, and liner notes for MCA, CBS Masterworks, London, Musical Heritage Society and Nonesuch. He also wrote record reviews for the Los Angeles Times.

After obtaining his Master’s Degree from Pomona College, his advisor suggested that his knowledge and perspective were West Coast skewed, and should be balanced with further academic endeavors in the Eastern U.S. Derrick was awarded a fellowship to Yale University.

He received an additional master’s degree from Yale, then moved to Boston in order to use the Harvard Library to continue work on his doctoral dissertation on Heinrich Schutz. He taught musicology courses at Holy Cross University, and also at Yale University.

He authored a book, The Listener’s Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Music, which was used as a textbook for his classes. While in Boston he worked as a contributing writer to The Boston Globe.

While writing his doctoral dissertation, Derrick was offered a position as the classical music critic for the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

In 1986 he toured Europe with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yoel Levi. He was passionate about their performances and sent glowing reviews back home to Atlanta. Later he wrote for the Faith and Values section of the paper, and was inspired by the many outstanding people he interviewed.

Proud of being a Delaware native, he wrote an article about the State of Delaware, in which he discussed the highlights and the contrasts of the three counties.

As an obituary writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution he wrote beautiful tributes for many of Atlanta’s fine citizens.

Derrick wrote liner notes for concerts at Atlanta’s Spivey Hall. His writing made the music come alive for listeners.

In 1986 Derrick married Eileen Eby, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Eby of Ipswich, Mass. The ceremony was performed by her grandfather, Dr. Barnaby Eby. Derrick leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother and father, his beloved siblings Kirk K. Henry of Malibu, Calif., M. Todd Henry of Manhatten Beach, Calif., and Oahu, Hawaii, Susan HenryJones and her husband Michael J. Jones, as well as his adored nephews Andrew Henry Jones and Christopher Michael Jones of Laurel.

In addition he leaves his uncle and aunt Stanley and Janice Records, also of Laurel, and their children.

He was predeceased by another uncle, Kenneth B. Records. He also leaves his dear friends Nancy Field and Fyodor Cherniavsky, both of Atlanta, Ga., and many close friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel at 2 p.m.

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You sustained us with your prayers, comforting words, and acts of kindness.

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MORNING STAR • AUGUST 7 - 13, 2008

People Messick, Steinhardt are married Karen Messick of Seaford and Scott Steinhardt of Madison, Ind., exchanged wedding vows, Sept. 29, 2007, at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Cambridge, Md. Father John Meyer presided.

The bride is the daughter of Walter and Dale Messick of Federalsburg, Md., and the granddaughter of Dorothy Messick of Seaford.

She is a 1996 graduate of the University of Kentucky and a 2007 graduate of Midwestern University with a master of medical science in physician assistant studies. She is employed with Dr. Ansari Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. The groom is the son of Norbert and Phyllis Steinhardt of Madison, Ind. He is a 1995 graduate of Indiana State University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He is employed as a sales and marketing manager for H & M Bay Inc. in Federalsburg, Md. The bride was escorted by her father.

Sister of the bride, Wendy Watson, served

as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Christine Smith, Julie Hubbard, Anna Twyman, Amy Leonhartt, Aleigh Hunt and Tricia Blechman, friends of the bride, and Christi Messick, sister-in-law of the bride.

Sydney Steinhardt and Hattie Messick, nieces of the bride and groom, served as flower girls.

Friend of the groom, Brady Adkins, served as best man.

Groomsmen were Tony Steinhardt, brother of the groom, and friends Tony Contessa, J.J. Taylor, Walt Messick III, Jason Madox, Mike Knoebel, Mike Kemper and Dave Watson.

Nephews Anthony Steinhardt, Mitchell Watson, Cole Messick and Walker Watson served as ring bearers.

The reception was held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Md. The couple celebrated with a wedding trip to Santorini, Greece.

They reside in Cambridge.

Booth, Newcomer plan to be married Mr. and Mrs. R. Richard Thomas Sr. of Seaford and Mr. Donald F. Booth Jr. of Darby, Mont., announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Booth, to Keith Newcomer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Newcomer Sr. of Lewes.

The bride-to-be is a 1993 graduate of Seaford Senior High School and a 2000 graduate of Delaware Technical and Community College. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business at Wilmington University. She is employed as the economic development and information technologies manager for the city of Seaford.

Her fiancé is a 1995 graduate of Dallastown Area High School in York County, Pa., and a 2003 graduate of the Delaware State Police Academy. He is employed as an officer for the town of Milton.

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Cummings and Harris to wed in October Jessica D. Cummings of Seaford and Michael F. Harris Jr. of Bridgeville announce their engagement.

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The groom to be is the son of Michael F. Harris Sr. and Brenda MarQuess, both of Hurlock, Md. His grandparents are the late Betty Happersepp and the late Joan Williamson, Federalsburg, Md. He is a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School, Federalsburg, and works for Solo Cup. An Oct. 25 wedding is planned.

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Marine, Weimer announce engagement Jeffrey Marine and Marcia Wilson of Laurel announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marine, to Daniel Weimer.

The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Laurel High School and is attending the University of Delaware. She is employed

by Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital in Laurel.

Her fiancé is the son of Daniel and Sandra Weimer of Houston. He is a 2000 graduate from Milford High School and is employed by Ryder in Fruitland.

An August wedding is planned.

Jessica Marine and Daniel Weimer.

UD soil scientists help with exhibit at the Smithsonian Did you know that there are more living creatures in a tablespoon of soil than there are people on the Earth?

This and other fun soil facts are brought to life thanks to UD soil scientists, scientists from across the country, and numerous state partners, in the newest exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil” opened on July 19 and features 5,000 square feet of educational exhibit space dedicated to soil and its life sustaining properties. Tom Sims, associate dean for academic programs and research for UD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the T. A. Baker professor of soil and environmental chemistry, and Don Sparks, S. Hallock du Pont Chair of Plant and Soil Sciences and the director of UD’s Center for Critical Zone Research, were instrumental in Delaware’s contributions to the exhibit.

The soils and environmental quality program at UD, in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, is nationally recognized for addressing soil resources as they relate to agricultural and environmental challenges. These two prominent UD soil scientists served as president of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) in 2002-2004 and 2000 respectively.

Sparks also served as president of the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002-2006.

“Dig It!” uses interactive displays, hands-on models, videos, and soil samples to guide visitors on a quest to learn more about soil as an often overlooked but vast-

ly important resource and ecosystem.

Through the 5,000-square foot exhibit, visitors will look at the “skin” of the earth, see how soils are formed and learn about their characteristics, learn how soils play a part in both life and death, investigate how soils are important to environmental issues like water quality and global warming, and find out how soils play an important role in the everyday life of everything, from worms to people.

There is even an interactive exhibit that highlights each state’s soil, including Delaware’s own Greenwich loam. In 2000, then Gov. Thomas R. Carper, through the sponsorship of state Rep. George Carey, signed House Bill 436 establishing Greenwich loam as the official state soil of Delaware.

Each state was asked to raise funds to support its state’s soil exhibit. Sparks said, “We are grateful for the generous support of the exhibit by a number of Delawareans, the State Legislature through the efforts of Rep. Carey, and the Sussex County Council.”

For more information about the exhibit, visit http://forces.si.edu/soils.

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Entertainment Annual Caroline Summerfest returns to Denton Caroline Summerfest, an annual family festival, is Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16 in downtown Denton, Md. Since its beginning in 1989 as a way to entertain touring bicyclists participating in the inaugural Cycle Across Maryland event, the festival has expanded to three stages, 25 entertainment acts, and more than 100 community and corporate sponsor vendors.

Festivalgoers can shop at a variety of art and craft booths and enjoy festival foods. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 17.

“We have consistently drawn about 12,500 festival goers all looking to have fun with their families without having to spend lots of money,” says Sue Simmons, director of Caroline County Recreation & Parks.

The event has had a variety of themes – from “Summerfest Goes Hollywood” to “Planet Caroline.”

The 2008 event focuses on the 20th Anniversary. Vendors are invited to recreate their favorite theme and decorate their booths to compete for the $100 cash prize for the best dressed booth.

Festival highlights • Five, one hour cruises aboard the Choptank River Queen, a reproduction of an authentic 80-foot turn-of-the-century paddlewheel riverboat • A non-competitive classic and custom car cruise-in on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Market Street and a car show from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday on Market Street between the 200 and 300 blocks and Third Street • Pedestrian and mini-wagon parade led by the international African drumming and dance troupe Farafina Kan and Caroline County's own NCHS Band of Blue, stepping off at Third and Market streets at 7 p.m. on Friday • A performance by the acclaimed U.S. Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the "Commodores" at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. A specialty unit of the United States Navy Band, the group features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and "big band" musicians • Fireworks display at 10 p.m. Saturday on Market Street.

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Park from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday where participants can make their own tie-dye creations. Bring your own or buy a t-shirt for a modest price.

Fun for kids Unique to Summerfest is the extensive selection of kid-friendly activities. Featured entertainers include magicians and street performers. KidZart, a free arts and crafts zone, is located at the entrance green of G. Daniel Crouse Memorial Park.

Other kids programs include Boxtown U.S.A. where kids create cities, forts, tents, hiding places and adventure with appliance boxes, chalk and plenty of imagination. Volunteers will be on hand to cut the windows door and escape hatches to each child’s specification. In addition, slides, rides and games, bounces, a rock wall, face painting, sand sculpting and other activities will keep the kids busy for hours.

Riverboat Cruises For the second consecutive year, the Choptank River Queen will be the setting for five, one-hour themed cruises at Summerfest. Festival goers can relax aboard this exquisite reproduction of an authentic 80-foot turn-of-the-century paddlewheel riverboat. Cruises will take place on Saturday. Options include: 2:30 p.m. Praise Cruise with the Gospel Traveliers; 4 p.m.

Bayou Cruise with the Crawdaddies; 5:30 p.m. Kids Cruise with Paul Belanger and Friends; and 7 p.m. Bluegrass Cruise with Free Range Pickin.

The cruise features refreshments for sale and fully enclosed air-conditioned cabins and an open-air deck. Tickets are $8 per person, $4 for ages 4 to 12 and children under 3 are free.

Tickets are available in advance through the Caroline County Recreation & Parks office at 410-479-8120.

Tickets will also be sold at the festival and are limited to 130 passengers per cruise.

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Advance ticket purchases are encouraged. Tickets are available in advance through the Caroline County Recreation & Parks office at (410) 479-8120.

Caroline Summerfest festival goers can get a glimpse into the Navy's proud musical tradition on Saturday, Aug. 16 when the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the "Commodores" perform at 8:45 p.m. on the Main Stage in downtown Denton. This free concert is part of more than 30 hours of free live performances at Summerfest 2008.

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Outside where it doesn’t belong, old clothes washer still hums along Yesterday morning, I ventured outside to sweep off the patio. In the YNN ARKS couple hours that I could spend outside before I had to get busy writing, It filled, it washed, it I trimmed the bridal wreath bush, spun, rinsed and spun pulled weeds from between the bricks in the front sidewalk, picked a again, making no comment few tomatoes, admired the Joe Pye on the sunshine or birdweed, just in bloom, and did two song. loads of laundry.

Yes, two loads of laundry, during matter of convenience. We are tearing down my time outside. our old back porch — not much to that How is that, you might wonder. In this project, really, as my husband has always modern day of electric appliances, clothes said that the only thing that was holding it washing is traditionally done indoors, under up was a memory. But we are also replacing roof, where electricity and plumbing are close by. And yet there I was, standing in the the old porch with a new, improved version.

And during the construction process, at least back yard, completing the task as easily as until room is made inside for the washing had I been in a Laundromat. machine, I will be using it outside.

No, there was no washboard involved.

(Actually, we will be buying a new, more Yes, I was able to use my faithful old washenergy-efficient washing machine. But we er, the same one my husband and I bought haven’t told the old machine yet. Sh.) many years ago after our even older handOur back porch project has been in the filled model broke down. But now, instead planning for some time. It started out as a of nothing more than the back porch wall, much more ambitious project, with an exmy time at the washer had a backdrop of pansion to include a new bedroom and a nasturtiums and portulaca. screened-in porch. Slowly, as realities of Well, the explanation is quite simple really. On Sunday, my husband and I — well, cost sank in, it was whittled down to its current manifestation, a simple replacement in truth just him; while I pretended to lift project with a few improvements to help remy side, I was making little contribution to duce our energy consumption. the effort — moved the washer outside. We There will be lots of south-facing winplaced it on a pallet that he had already put dows and a concrete floor to absorb the behind the house, just outside the dining room window, and plugged it into an exten- sun’s heat. There will also be a passive air flow system, to help distribute that heat sion cord that he had stretched there. through the rest of the house. My husband “Now, all you have to do is connect the is even talking about a small reflecting pool, hose here,” he told me, motioning to the just outside the south-facing wall, to reflect long green hose that coils from the spigot the sun’s rays up into the room. I’m pricing back by the shed and pointing to where it floating pool chairs, cup holders attached. would connect to the washer. He had alAs for the washing machine, I’m enjoyready fastened together a series of pipes to carry the wastewater into our septic system. ing having it outside. It’s like an old friend, company when I am gardening. I’m listenThe next day, the washer worked just as ing for the mocking bird to start imitating it had all those years that it stood inside. It its spinning hum, our resident rabbits and filled, it washed, it spun, rinsed and spun groundhog, perhaps, to inquire as to again, making no comment on the sunshine whether they can use it to wash their coats. or birdsong.

I would have to draw the line at that. InAnd that is the end of the story. troducing a washing machine into the great Oh — I could explain, I guess, why we outdoors is one thing. But I can’t let the wanted our washing machine to be outside.

Nature lovers that we are, this was not an en- creatures of that outdoors, happy in their ignorance, to become corrupted with knowlvironmental statement. The machine is still using electricity, after all. Its carbon footprint edge of our energy-guzzling modern conveniences. has not changed. A true environmental stateMr. Groundhog, if he wants a cleaner ment would be using that washboard. coat, will just have to get himself a washRather, this is just a temporary move, a board.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, “Eastern Shore”, recently filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Docket No. CP08-432-000 for permission to install a nominal sixinch (6”) diameter natural gas line in Seaford, DE. The pipeline is proposed to begin at the Eastern Shore metering and regulating site on Water Street and end at the Invista Plant on Nanticoke Street. A pamphlet entitled “Blanket Certificate Program Notice to Landowners” is available on FERC’s website at this location: http://www.ferc.gov/ industries/gas/indus-act/ blank-cert/blanketcert.pdf.

For more information, please contact Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company’s landowner hotline at 877-650-1257. A separate notice will be mailed to affected landowners.

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NOTICE Estate of Charles L. Miller, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charles L. Miller who departed this life on the 12th day of July, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Charles Craig Miller on the 29th day of July, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 12th day of March, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Charles Craig Miller 7 Brant Ct. Middletown, DE 19709 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 8/7/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Alice Marie Phillips, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Alice Marie Phillips who departed this life on the 29th day of June, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Roy E. Phillips on the 17th day of July A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having de-

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mands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 28th day of February, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Roy E. Phillips 9927 Middleford Road Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 7/31/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Marcella Marie Reed, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Marcella Marie Reed who departed this life on the 8th day of June, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto John J. Reed on the 24th day of June, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 8th day of February, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: John J. Reed 14925 Johnson Road Laurel, DE 19956 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 7/31/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Nancie R. Wyman, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Nancie R. Wyman who departed this life on the 22nd day of June, A.D. 2008 late of Blades, DE were duly granted unto Rodney Samuel Cawley on the 11th day of July, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Rodney Samuel Cawley 14402 Blossoming Ct. Charlotte NC 28273 Attorney: H. Cubbage Brown, Jr., Esq. 108 East Water Street Dover, DE 19901 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 7/24/3tc

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Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of John D. King who departed this life on the 25th day of March, A.D. 2008 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Daryl P. King on the 14th day of July, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 25th day of November, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Daryl P. King 11843 Glen Circle Country Glen, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Attorney: Michele Procino Wells Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 7/24/3tc

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, lying and being situate in the Town of Greenwood, Sussex County, Delaware known as Lot 71, The Cove, Phase I, as shown on a survey prepared by Land Tech, dated April 13, 2006, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe located on the northerly right of way of Cove Court, said iron pipe being a comer for this lot and Lot 83; thence by and with the northerly right of way of Cove Court, North 72 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds West, a distance of 49.99 feet to an iron pipe, being a point of curve to the right having a radius of 25.00 feet, a central angle of 90 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds, and a chord bearing of North 27 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West, 35.36 feet; thence northwesterly along the arc dis-

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tance of 39.28 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with the easterly right of way of Duck Creek Lane, North 17 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 41.71 feet to an iron pipe, being the point of curve of a non tangent curve to the left, having a radius of 545.00 feet an having a chord bearing of North 14 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East, 51.88 feet; thence along the are, through a central angle of 05 degrees 27 minutes 21 seconds, a distance of 51.90 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with Lot 88, South 68 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East, a distance of 77.56 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with Lot 83, South 17 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 113.51 feet to the point of beginning.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which John Robert Collins Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement of John Robert Collins dated 1/3/200 and Peggy Joann M. Collins, Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement of Peggy Joanne M. Collins dated 1/3/2000, by deed dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record See LEGALS—page 42

TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE ANNEXATION REFERENDUM AUGUST 16, 2008 The Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville will consider properties for annexation at this Annexation Referendum. These three properties will be voted on separately.

Parcel A includes the properties of the Bariglio Corporation.

Parcel B includes the property of Highway One. L.P. Parcel C includes the property of Barbara M. Sylvia.

The Annexation Referendum will be held at the Bridgeville Town Hall, 101 N. Main St., on Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Every citizen of the Town who is eighteen years of age shall have one vote, provided he/she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the Town of Bridgeville. A person may register at the Town Hall during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. No person shall be registered after the close of business on August 8, 2008.

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PAGE 42 LEGALS - from Page 40 3312, Page 109 did grant and convey unto SEAN E. COLEMAN, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.0086.00 Property Address: 102 Duck Creek Lane, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SEAN E. COLEMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and lying on the West side of

MORNING STAR Copper Street, adjoining lands now or formerly of Jerome M. Callaway, Charles W. Riggin Estate, Edmund Hitchens and contained within the following courses and distances.

BEGINNING for the outline of the same at a stone on the west side of Cooper Street and the Northeast corner of the said Jerome Calloway lot and running from thence with the said Callaway lot South 40 degrees West 150 feet to the lands of Edmunds Hitchens thence with the same North 53.5 degrees West such distance as will be required to reach a stone at the Southwest corner for said Riggin lot thence with the same North 45 degrees East to the West side of the aforesaid Cooper Street thence with the West side of the said Cooper Street South 50 degrees East 100 feet to the place of beginning.

AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Virginia V. Bailey, by deed of Edward James Bailey dated January 21, 1992 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 1826, Page 348.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07245.00 Property Address: 514 Cooper Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser

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fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of VIRGINIA V. BAILEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete marker on the southerly right-of-way of Delaware Route 20, said highway having a right-ofway of 60 feet, said corner also being the northwesterly corner of lands of Douglas Miller, thence with the Miller lands South 03 degrees 25 minutes 41 seconds East, 229.09 feet to another concrete marker, a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Eugene Thackara, thence with the lands of Thackara, South 86 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West, 100.00 feet to a concrete marker on the line of lands and a corner now or formerly of Joseph Koski, thence with the Koski lands South 86 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West, 100.00 feet to an iron pipe found, thence running with the lands now or formerly of Robert Reed, North 03 degrees 25 minutes 41 seconds West, 230.00 feet to a concrete marker on the right-of-way of Delaware Route 20, thence with the right-of-way of said road North 86 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds East, 98.00 feet to a point of curvature with a curve to the right with a Delta of 1 degree 01 minute 36 seconds and a Radius of 5694.64 feet and a chord bearing of North 87 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds East and a distance of 102.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning as surveyed

by John L. Conner and Associates, Land Surveyors.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Scott Brendon Lafayette

and Harold Lafayette by deed dated July 19, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record 3347, Page 259 did grant and convey unto SCOTT BRENDAN LAFAYETTE, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-12.0076.02 Property Address: 4480 Stein Highway, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SCOTT BRENDON LAFAYETTE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situ-

ated at Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being all of Lot 4 as shown on a plot entitled "Lands of Housing Unlimited, Inc." dated July 24, 2000, prepared by MillerLewis Inc., recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Plot Book 68, page 319.

AND BEING the same lands conveyed unto Amy L. Maker by deed of Housing Unlimited, Inc. dated April 25, 2002 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2703, Page 31.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0034.04 Property Address: 12016 Old Furnace Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of AMY L. MAKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece parcel and tract of land lying and being situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a 1 inch rebar found lying on the northerly right of way line of Garden Lane (40 feet right of way), said 1 foot rebar found being a common boundary line for this lot for Lot 47; thence by and with aforesaid right of way North 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds West 50.00 feet to a 1 foot rebar found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot 49 North 22 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds East 150.00 feet to a 1 foot Rebar found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for lands now or formerly of Ray S. Mears & sons, Inc., South 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds East 50.00 feet to a 1 foot Rebar found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot an for Lot 47 south 22 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds West 150.00 feet home to the place of beginning.

BEING the same lands and premises which Elvira Diemicke by James Anthony Diemicke, her Attorney In Fact did by deed dated December 20, 1001 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2659 Page 235 did grant and convey unto Leonide Cantave.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-3.00222.00 Property Address: 8579 Garden Lane, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, See LEGALS—page 43

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 42 is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

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Seized and taken in execution the property of LEONIDE CANTAVE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, on the western side of Gibson Avenue and being known as Lot November 59 extending back a distance of 120 feet, as shown on a plot of lands of Harvey D. Williams and William R. Williams, made

by Harold L. Cook in 1946 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 310 page 582.

BEING the same land and premises that Rajun Cajun Homes, LLC by deed dated January 8, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3423 Page 25, did grant and convey unto Jesse L. Watson, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.0548.00

Property Address: 106 Gibson Avenue, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JESSE L. WATSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN Lot piece or parcel of land, situated in the Town of Laurel, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point, a set PK nail, located at the intersection of the easterly line of Spruce Street with the southerly line of Fourth Street; thence, running

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from said point of beginning with the southerly line of Fourth Street, South 60° 09' 42" East 104.48 feet to a point, a found iron pipe, at a common corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Mark E. and Patricia A. Sikora in the southerly line of Fourth Street; thence, turning and running in part with lands of Sikora and in part with lands now or formerly of Naz, LLC, South 28° 27' 36" West 122.13 feet to a point, a found iron pipe, at a common corner for this lot and Lot #3 of Lands of Howard W. Abbott in line of lands of Naz, LLC; thence, turning and running with Lots #1, #2, and #3 of Lands of Howard W. Abbott, North 61 ° 22' 28" West 107.22 feet to a point, a found iron pipe, at a common corner for this lot and Lot #1 of Lands of Howard W. Abbott in the easterly line of Spruce Street; thence, turning and running with the easterly line of Spruce Street, North 29° 44 00" East 124.37 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing 13,033 square feet of land, ±, with all improvements thereon, as surveyed by Michael L. Adkins, Registered Land Surveyor, on May 28, 2005.

BEING the same lands conveyed unto Kevin G. Parker and Thomas A. Hubler by virtue of a Deed from Eastern Shore Properties, a Delaware general partnership, dated the 28th day of July, 1988, and filed of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1583, at Page 74.

AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Rosemary Johnson by Deed dated July 13, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware by Kevin G. Parker and Thomas A. Hubler.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.0776.00 Property Address: 302 East 4th Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale sub-

ject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ROSEMARY JOHNSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware on the northern side of Mumfords Land and adjoining other lands now or formerly A.H. Mumford and Mary C. Neal and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake on the northern side of Mumfords Land, being a corner for the lands herein conveyed and other lands of A.H. Mumford; thence with said Mumford Lands Northwest 17 degrees 40 minutes 203 feet to a concrete monument and lands now or formerly of Morris L. Niblett; thence with said Niblett lands southwest 721/4 degrees 150 feet to concrete monument and lands now or formerly of A.H. Mumford; thence with, said Mumford lands Southeast 17 degrees 40 minutes 204 feet a concrete monument on the northern aide of Mum fords Land; thence with the northern side of

PAGE 43 Mumfords land Northeast 72-1/2 degrees 150 feet to the stake and place of Beginning, said to contain 30,525 square feet of land, more or less, as surveyed and plotted by Harold L. Cook in February 1970, together with all the improvements located thereon.

AND BEING the same property conveyed to the grantor(s) by deed recorded in deed book 3273, page 127, dated 01125/06, recorded 02/21/06, among the aforesaid land records.

AND BEING the same property which Parless Dockery and Priscilla Aventeliene Lord, by Deed dated September 25, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Book 3366, at Page 25 did convey unto Angela Wharton.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-12.0054.00 Property Address: 10573 Mumfords Lane, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANGELA WHARTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument set on the westerly right of way line of Road no. 446, a distance of 543.44 feet from the center line of road no. 476; thence with the right of way line of Road no. 446, north 10 degrees 30 minutes east 105.00 feet to a concrete monument; then, with lands now or formerly of Kenneth M. Hastings, North 79 degrees 30 minutes west 200.00 feet to a concrete monument; then, with lands now or formerly of Burton W. Whaley, south 10 degrees 30 minutes west 105.00 feet to a concrete monument; then south 79 degrees 30 minutes east 200.00 feet, home to the point of beginning, containing herein 21,000 square feet of land, more or less.

"EXCEPTING AND RESERVING ANY AND ALL OUT CONVEYANCES FROM ORIGINAL TRACT OF LAND" SUBJECT to covenants, easements, and restrictions of land.

BEING the same lands conveyed unto Lance A. Foxwell by Deed of Lance A. Foxwell and Heather M. Foxwell, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, on July 17, 2002, in Deed Book 2730, Page 64.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Lance A. Foxwell by Deed dated August 28, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware did grant and covey unto Lance A. Foxwell and Heather M. Foxwell.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-8.0018.03 Property Address: 28256 Beaver Dam Branch Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. See LEGALS—page 44

PAGE 44 LEGALS - from Page 43 are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LANCE A. & SARAH A. FOXWELL and will Be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being deposited as LOT NO. 38, on the plot of MOORE'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BLADES and being more particularly described as follows; BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the eastern side of Route No. 13A (Market Street) said monument being 19.1 feet from the centerline of said Route No, 13A and being 70.5 feet from the centerline of Sixth Street and also being a corner for these lands and lands now or for-

MORNING STAR merly of AR. Bowden; thence along lands now or formerly of A.R. Bowden, North 87 degrees 00 minutes East, 97.90 feet to a concrete monument and other land now or formerly of AR. Bowden; thence along lands now of formerly of A.R. Bowden South 04 degrees 59 minutes East, 49.2 feet to a concrete monument and lands now or formerly of Harvey D. Hitchens; thence along lands now or formerly of Harvey D. Hitchens South 86 degrees 09 minutes West, 102.4 feet to a concrete monument located at a 4 foot sidewalk on the eastern side of the aforesaid Route No. 13A; thence along these lands and said sidewalk North 00 degrees 09 minutes East, 50.75 feet to the place of Beginning, containing 5,000 square feet of lands, more or less.

BEING the same property conveyed to Clinton David Dunn from Michael T. Ewton, by Deed dated February 15, 2000, and recorded on February 16, 2000, in Book 2461, Page 261.

BEING the same land and premises that Clinton David Dunn by deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3305, Page 235, did grant and convey unto Monty Twilley, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15151.00 Property Address: 602 South Market Street, Blades Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale

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and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MONTY TWILLEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of An Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known Lot 34, BEAVER DAM HEIGHTS, as shown on plot of subdivision recorded in Plot Book 2, Page 75, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a pipe located on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Beaver Dam Drive, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 33, South 40 deg. 28' 52" East 261.60 feet to a concrete monument; thence containing the same course along Lot 33, 12.2 feet more or less, to a point and Williams Pond; thence turning and running by and with the said Williams Point; in a Southwesterly direction, the distance necessary to reach a point and Lot 35; thence along Lot35, North 32 deg.

05' 00" West 19 feet more or less to a concrete monument; thence continuing the same course along Lot 35, a distance of 222.43 feet to a pipe located on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of the said Beaver Dam Drive; thence with a curve, whose arc is 77.90 feet, along the Southeasterly right-¬of-way line of the said Beaver Dam Drive, a chord bearing of North 45 deg. 50' 43" East 77.65 feet back to the place of beginning, said to contain 25,475 square feet of land, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyors, dated June 20, 2005.

Being the same lands and premises which Jane E. Tate did grant and convey

unto Richard A. Ashby by deed dated June 30, 2005 and recorded on July 1, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3164 Page 332.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00215.00 Property Address: 24431 Beaver Dam Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RICHARD A. ASHBY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of

Delaware, together with all improvements thereon, known and designated as Lot No.5, on a subdivision plan of May's Delight, prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated March 3, 1994, and filed for record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 52, Page 40, and being described more particularly in accordance with a survey by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated April 20, 2005, as follows, to wit: Beginning at a pipe found on the Easterly right-of-way line of Sussex County Road No. 497 (50' R/W), a common corner for this lot and Lot No. 44, said point being 95.12 feet, more or less, from Road No. 495; thence with said Lot No.4, South 89 degrees 58 minutes 08 seconds East a distance of 471.78 feet to a pipe found at a common corner for this lot and Lot No.4, and in line of Lot No. 10; thence turning and in part with said Lot NO.1 0, South 15 degrees 09 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 82.85 feet to a pipe found in the line of said Lot No. 10, and a common corner for this lot and Lot No.6; thence turning and with said Lot No.6, South 82 degrees 31 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 436.21 feet to a pipe found in the Easterly right of way line of said Sussex County Road No. 497 and a common corner for this lit and Lot No.6; thence turning and with said right of way line, North 18 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds West a distance of 4.60 feet, thence continuing with said right of way line and a curve to the left having a radius of 738.00 feet, the central angle being 09 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds, the arc distance being 123.43 feet, the chord bearing North 23 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds West a distance West of 123.29 feet; thence continuing with said right of way line, North 28 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 22.11 feet home to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 1.144 acres of land, be the same, more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Ted Liszewski H. Edward Maull, Jr. and Theodore J. Liazewski, Attorney in Fact for Clifford Kauffman did grant and convey unto Sharhjane Pitcher and Maurice L. Kraemer by deed dated December 6, 1995 and recorded on December 8, 1995 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02093 Page 072.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-7.008.04 Property Address: 31707 Old Hickory Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ROBERT R. TITUS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument found on the southerly right of way of Nanticoke Circle and being a comer for these lands and Lot 46; thence along lot 46 South 12°-33'-50" West a distance of 21)1.12 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with lot 60 South 78°-59'-2 I" West a distance of 87.63 feet to a concrete See LEGALS—page 45

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monument found; thence with Lot 48 North 12°-37"22" East a distance of 237.1,8 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with Nanticoke Circle South 76°-20'-57" East a distance of 80.09 feet home to the point and place of beginning and containing 17,593 Sq. ft., more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Toby Tucker and Jennifer Tucker (known of record as Jennifer Schrader) Joint Tenants did grant and convey unto Toby Tucker and Jennifer Tucker, Tenants by the Entirety by deed dated 8/31/2006 and recorded 9/13/2006 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record 03359 PG 332.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.00211.00 Property Address: 9889 Nanticoke Circle, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TOBY & JENNIFER TUCKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying and being situate in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as LOT NO. 32 of SHILOH WOODS II Subdivision, being described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe found on the Easterly right-of-way line of Jillian Run (50 foot right of way); said pipe being situate a distance of 290 feet, more or less, from Megan Way; thence with Lot No. 31 North 74 degrees 50 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 172.95 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with the lands of Blue Ribbon Properties, now or formerly, South 05 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 316.25 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with "Shiloh Woods I" subdivision South 84 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 157.31 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with Lot No. 33 North 18 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West a distance of 233.16 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with the culde-sac of Jillian Run and along a curve to the left having a radius of 53.00 feet, the central angle being 86 degrees 47 minutes 48 seconds, the arc length being 80.29, the chord bearing North 28 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 72.83 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 1.26 acres of land, be the same more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., dated April 18, 2003.

Being the same lands and premises which Blue Ribbon Properties, LLC did grant and convey unto Laurie A. Koesters by deed dated May 1,2003 and recorded on May 7, 2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2833 Page 200.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-14.00174.00 Property Address: 14429 Jillian Run, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash

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or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LAURIE A. KOESTERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stob on the Northerly side of West Third Street, which iron stob is 256.00 feet, more or less, from Route No. 13A; thence from said point of beginning along the Northerly side of West Third Street North 87 deg. 40' 00" feet to an iron stob; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or for-

merly of Lillian Hill North 04 deg. 00' 40" East 113.45 feet to an iron stob; thence along a line of lands between these lands and lands now or formerly of John J. Reeb, Jr., etux South 04 deg. 00' 40" West 113.29 feet to the point of beginning be the contents what they may, as surveyed

by Peninsula Surveying & Site Design, Inc. Registered Land Surveyors, on June 18, 1998.

Being the same lands and premises which Wayne E. Gray, Jr. and Tammy K. Gray did grant and convey unto Luther M. Jennings by deed dated 6/30/1998 and recorded 7/7/1998 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record 02301PG195.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1549.01 Property Address: 11 West Third Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

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PAGE 45 SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with improves thereon situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, County of Sussex, State of Delaware, in or near the corporate limits of the Town of Laurel binding on the State Highway leading from Laurel to Sharptown and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 15, Plot A as shown on a plot of lots as surveyed by Raul K. Torbert in October 1934, said plot being recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office at Georgetown in Deed Book 297, Page 596, said lot lying on the North side of the State Highway leading from Laurel to Sharptown and beginning on the line of said State Highway and a corner of this lot and Lot No. 16 running in a Northerly direction 200 feet to the corner of Lot No. 18; thence along Lot No. 18 Easterly a distance of 50 feet to Lot No. 19; thence in a Southerly direction along Lot No. 14 a distance of 200 feet to the State Highway; thence with said State Highway Westerly a distance of 50 feet to the point and place of beginning, by the contents thereof what they may.

Being the same lands and premises which Richard D. Ferguson, Charlotte Ferguson and Dorothy L. Vannoy did grant and convey unto Jacob H. West by deed dated 7/17/2006 and recorded 7/26/2006 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record 03338PG263 Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.10104.00 Property Address: 9253 West Sharptown Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% de-

posit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JACOB H. WEST and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being all of Lot 43 In Nanticoke Acres Annex, as the same now appears of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Record 2, page 23 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob located on the southerly right of way line of Route No. 20, said stob being 29 feet from the centerline of the paying of the waid Route No. 20 and being 475.0 feet from the centerline of the entrance road to Nanticoke Circle and also being a corner for this land and Lot 42; thence by and with the right of way line of the said Route No. 20 South 77 degrees 50 minutes East 80 feet to a con-

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LEGALS - from Page 45 crete monument, and Lot 34; thence along Lot 34 North 76 degrees 24 minutes West 80.02 feet to a concrete monument being a corner for the aforesaid Lot 42; thence along Lot 42 North 12 degrees 13 minutes East 161 feet back to the place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

Being the same lands and premises which Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a corporation formed by and Act of Congress did grant and convey unto Terry Wayne Johnson by deed dated 2/1/1999 and recorded 2/9/1999 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record 02361 PG001.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.00236.00 Property Address: 1421 Concord Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if

a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TERRY W. JOHNSON, A/K/A TERRY WAYNE JOHNSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware and being and described more particularly as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a rebar set on the westerly side of U.S. Route 13-A and being a corner for this Lot and Parcel "B" to be conveyed to Richard M. Lloyd, II; thence with Parcel "B" North 74° -41' -00" West a distance of 431.80 feet to a rebar set; thence with lands of Conrail Railroad North 11° -46' -35" West a distance of 193.42 feet to a rebar set; thence with lands of Melvin A. Stanley North 74° -25' -00" East a distance of 418.82 feet to a rebar set; thence with U.S. Route 13-A South 15° -37' 20" East a distance of 195.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 1.8942 acres of land be the same more or less. As shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated Aug. 25, 2004.

BEING the same land and premises that Richard

M. Lloyd, II and Joan W. Messick, by deed dated September 14, 2004 and recorded on October 14, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 3047 Page 111 did grant and convey unto Larry S. Winston, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-6.00190.00 Property Address: 26446 Seaford Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before September 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on September 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LARRY S. WINSTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 8/7/tc

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02/27/08, Earnest Gulab, a/k/a Ernest Gulab and Jamila Gulab to Seaford Hospitality Group, LLC, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $2,320,000 02/29/08, Steven M. Jr. and Jamie M. Knowles to Alfred H. Johnson, Lot No. 55, Green Acres, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $114,900 02/29/08, Dual Development Corporation to Khalil F. and Esther F. Gorgui, parcel, Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, $150,000 03/03/08, Ray W. Trivits, Trustee to Robert L. and Katherine L. Schoonover, Lot No. 2, Lands of Ray W. and Gloria J. Trivits, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $120,000 02/29/08, William J. Kennedy, PhD Consulting LLC to Ezechias and Marie D. Salomon, Parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $191,000 02/25/08, Tammac Holdings Corporation to George J. Jr. and Sandra F. Mackenrodt, Lot No. A-6, Pine Bluff, Phase II, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $160,000 02/29/08, William and Michelle M. Poole to Michael D. and Ashlee J. Ryles, parcel, Town of Bridgeville, Northwest Fork Hundred, $152,000 02/29/08, Henry M. Dunham, Trustee, undivided 50% interest, and Jean K. Dunham, Trustee, undivided 50% interest to Craig P. Warner, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $170,000 03/03/08, Michael A. and Gwen M.

Willey to Michael Roy Hare, Lot No. 2, Lands of Michael A. and Gwen M. Willey, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $95,000 03/03/08, Margaretta E. Bernier to LBay Investments LLC, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $125,000 02/28/08, Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff of Sussex County to Robert W. Johnson, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $17,000 02/29/08, Richard A. Darling to Donald J. Sr. and Madalene Pogwist, Lot No. 2 and South one-half of Lot No. 3, Beaver Dam Peninsula, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $215,000 02/29/08, JTL Land Development, LLC to Joseph E. and Caroline S. Metzger, Lot No. 38, Lands of Gene R. Littleton and Associates, Town of Bridgeville, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $145,000 02/27/08, Thomas H. Phillips, Kay Phillips Jones and Madeline Ann Chaffinch to Robert Sr. and Shirley Niblett, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $140,000 02/28/08, Mahetta Construction, LLC to Leonard T. and Susan Serio, Lot No. 137, Clearbrooke Estates, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $285,000

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

BRIAN R. FRANCESCHI SEPT. 1, 1986 - AUGUST 6, 2005 Three years ago we lost you, Our most precious gift from God, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, Part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

We love you and we miss you so, God has you in His safe, beautiful Home, We will always have you in our hearts.

Though we cannot see or touch you, We know that you are always with us, We feel your presence every day, Your spirit continues to touch us, your family, friends and all whose lives you touched.

Your memory will be forever etched in our hearts.

You are always in our prayers and thoughts, Not a day goes by when you are not missed.

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. Love, Mom and Dad & Nana and Pop-Pop

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561072 $160,000 3 BR, 1 BA Cute rancher on double corner lot in Blades. Deck & nice yard.

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553758 $154,900 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA Fantastic townhome in Seaford and is much larger than it appears & has a 3-season room. Call Dana Caplan’s cell 302-249-5169.

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Veteran Collins spared combat Continued from page eight

long ago and, upon his return, everyone heaved a monstrous sigh of relief.

Seems as if Paul is the original ‘answer man’ of the depot and cheerfulness is his middle name. Never saw anyone with a disposition like his.”

Ironically, Collins would not receive his copy of “Spar Tar Jib” until he had already left the depot and reported to his new post in California. “[Clothing Depot Commander Evor S.] Kerr, was assigned to one of the 13 gun boats that were being manufactured in California for the invasion of Japan and he had to pretty much form his entire crew,” says Collins. “I requested a transfer because I wanted to do something different and something that was a little more military than what I was doing.”

So Collins made the trek to California and, after taking a few training classes and serving several weeks at the San Diego Naval Supply Depot, was assigned to the USS Sebago.

The ship, named for Sebago Lake, Maine, was one of 13 Lake Class cutters that were being constructed at the time.

None of them were completed in time to see action in World War II. While stationed at the supply depot, Collins and two others were responsible for assembling all of the equipment to be used onboard the Sebago.

In the summer of 1945, he was assigned to the ship and began bringing supplies on board. And, drawing on his experience in New York City, Collins was also named the ship’s pay clerk and again began making his twice-monthly trips to the Federal Reserve, this time in Los Angeles.

The Sebago was commissioned on Sept. 20, 1945, a little more than a month after the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, effectively ending the war in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

Things changed dramatically after that as Collins, who had been preparing for deployment, instead began daydreaming of home.

It didn’t happen right away.

“My best buddy on the ship was the fellow who took care of the supply end and he had a child so he got to go home first,” Collins recalls. “They kept me on board longer and I had to train two kids who came aboard ship to do our jobs.

They were just out of high school and I had to teach them all about payroll and supplies.

“Finally, toward the end of January 1946, it was my turn to be released.”

Discharged in Brooklyn, Collins returned home and worked as an accountant for many years before owning and operating a farm store business in New Jersey.

He returned to Delmar in 1997, two years after the passing of his wife, to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

His time during the service, while not combative, is still special to Collins.

“When you hear about so many other stories, it made me feel like I wanted to do a little more than what I was doing,” he says. “But I’m satisfied with my contributions. The jobs were all assigned to me and I did what I was asked to do.”

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District III pitcher Stephanie Wheatley delivers a pitch during her team’s win in the Senior League World Series opener last weekend. Wheatley allowed three runs on three hits and struck out two in seven innings. Photo by Mike McClure

District III softball team opens World Series with win over East Laurel all-stars hit, run their way to a 6-3 victory

By Mike McClure The District III Senior League softball team opened World Series play with a 6-3 win over USA East of West Cumberland County, N.J., last Sunday night. The Laurel all-stars got off to a running start by hitting, running, and bunting their way to a 4-0 lead in the first inning of its opening game in Roxana.

“The short game, that wasn’t tactical, that was something that was working so we kept doing it,” said District III manager Jeff Evans.

“It (stealing and bunting) really makes them nervous and works them up,” added Laurel infielder Brooke Evans, Jeff’s daughter. Evans had one steal and teammates Yasmin Davis and Alexis Oliphant each stole two bases in the win.

Davis led off the bottom of the first with a walk and a steal before going to third on an errant throw by the catcher.

Davis scored on a passed ball with Evans advancing to second on the play.

Alexis Oliphant reached on a bunt single and stole second to put ducks on the pond for Jenna Allen. Allen reached second after putting down a sacrifice bunt to plate Evans who beat the throw home.

Jenna Cahall’s sac bunt scored Oliphant and pinch runner Alyssa Martin scored following a sac bunt by pitcher Stephanie Wheatley and an East error (4-0).

USA East came back with a run in the second inning, but the Laurel defense kept them from doing even more damage.

Janelle Rodriguez walked and scored on an error to make it 4-1.

East had runners on the corners with one away before District III turned the

Laurel’s Yasmin Davis takes a lead off first during her team’s 6-3 win over USA East on Sunday. Davis had two hits, two steals, and two runs to help pace the District III all-stars. Photo by Mike McClure

first of two double plays in the game.

Third baseman Brittney Brittingham fielded a ground ball and threw to first Continued on page 51

Laurel shortstop Brooke Evans prepares to throw to first after beating USA East’s LeAnne Miller to the bag during Sunday’s game. Evans’ throw to first was in time for the second of two double plays turned by District III in the 6-3 win. Below, Laurel first baseman Jenna Cahall tags out Miller after fielding a grounder down the line. Photos by Mike McClure

Laurel High announces first practices for Fall sports seasons The Laurel High Fall sports teams will begin practice on Friday, August 15 at the following times: Field Hockey- Practice starts at 8 a.m.; Football- Practice starts at 5 p.m.; Soccer- Practice starts at 5 p.m.; Cheerleading- Tryouts start August 18 at 5 p.m.

All practices and tryouts will be held at Laurel High School. All participants must have an up to date physical completed on the DIAA physical examination form. No other forms will be accepted. All required signatures must be complete before the student/athlete can participate in practices. Please turn in completed physical forms to Kay Baynum, Jerry Mears, or the high school main office.

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ESBF baseball museum features an eclectic collection

FIRST GAME- Delaware District III’s Yasmin Davis is introduced as the Laurel fans look on during the team’s first Senior League World Series game last Sunday. Davis played a key role in the team’s 6-3 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Fans entering Arthur W. Perdue Stadium to watch a Delmarva Shorebirds’ baseball game can also take advantage of the baseball memorabilia at the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation museum which is located on the stadium’s lower level in Salisbury.

The museum’s collection features old uniforms, gloves, bats, balls, spikes, bleacher seats, and plenty of cards and pictures.

What often strikes the onlookers is the collection of memories. From the wall of team pictures of the old Central Shore League, which included teams from towns from throughout Sussex County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, to the Jimmy Foxx display, the Eastern Shore Baseball League Hall of Fame wall, the Delmarva Major League players display, the collection of Babe Ruth pictures, and the recognition of Judy Johnson.

People will be startled to see Ty Cobb’s golf clubs and sunglasses. Perhaps the most interesting item on display is Richard Porter’s hat. Porter played for the CleveShown is a display of the Seaford Hawks land Indians from 1929-1934. Every time jersey from 1949 at the Eastern Shore “Dick” hit a home run he took his cover Baseball Foundation baseball museum, home and blasted a .22 bullet through it. which is located at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.

The museum holds items from the Shorebirds’ first season and a collection from local Little League teams that enjoyed success at the state, national, and international levels.

There is even a place for umpires in this hall, including Parksley, Va. native Dallas Parks. Among his pictures is the famous dirt kicking fame of Yankees manager Billy Martin after Parks tossed him during a Twins’ game in 1979.

Also on display is the typewriter of Salisbury Times sportswriter Ed Nichols, named Mr. Sportswriter of the Delmarva Peninsula, as he pounded out story after story about local athletes.

There is also a banner from Lewes in 1967 which shares information about a Lewes Little League fundraiser held at Lou Ianaire’s Restaurant on Front Street. The guests were Chris Short (Phillies) and Johnny Morris (Giants) as well as Philadelphia notables Richie Ashburn and Clay Dalrymple.

Admission to the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation baseball museum is free. The museum is open during most home Shorebirds’ games. During the off season, special tours may be arranged for 10 or more people by calling 410-742-6096, 410-749-3806, 302-875-3917, or 410-546-4444. Donations are accepted and appreciated.

15U Delaware Roadrunners holding tryouts Aug. 14 The 15U Delaware Roadrunners select baseball team will hold tryouts on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at Sports at the Beach, Field 8. The tryouts are open to serious baseball players that turn 15 after April 30, 2008. If you are interested in trying out, please call (302) 249-7957.

Delaware Blue Hens select baseball to hold tryouts in August WORLD SERIES- District III’s Alexis Oliphant, left, steals second base during her team’s 6-3 win over USA East last Sunday. Oliphant and teammate Yasmin Davis each stole a pair of bases in the game. Mariah Dickerson is shown taking a practice cut while waiting on deck. Photos by Mike McClure

The Delaware Blue Hens select baseball team will hold tryouts Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at the Sports at the Beach complex. The 10-11 year olds tryouts will be held 9-11 a.m., the 12-13 year olds will try out 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., and the 14 year olds will also try out 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Contact Brian Deleon at 302-745-9412 for more information.

NYSA to hold Kinder Kicks and Tiny Tots soccer camp The Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association will hold its Kinder Kicks and Tiny Tots soccer camp August 11, 12, and 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Kinder Kicks program is open to children ages four to six while the Tiny Tots division is for children ages two to three years old. The cost is $5 per child (you pay the first night). If you have any questions call the NYSA hotline at 629-3530.

DISTRICT III ALL-STARS- Members of the District III all-star look on during last Sunday’s Senior League World Series contest. The Laurel all-stars won Sunday and lost on Monday. After a day off, the team returns to action Wednesday. Photo by Mike McClure

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District III center fielder Alexis Oliphant beats the throw to first for an infield single in her team’s 6-3 win over USA East last Sunday. Oliphant had two hits and two steals to help lead Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

District III runner Alyssa Martin rounds second and goes to third during a Senior League World Series game last weekend in Roxana. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel catcher Kelsey Oliphant pulls back from an inside pitch during an at bat last Sunday in the Senior League World Series opener. Photo by Mike McClure

double play. Evans moved from second to shortstop, Allen shifted from shortstop to third base, and Brittingham went from third base to second base in the third inning. All three had been playing different

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Senior softball continued baseman Jenna Cahall who then fired home to catcher Kelsey Oliphant to get the runner at the plate for the final out of the inning.

Laurel was unable to increase its lead in the bottom of the inning despite singles

by Davis and Alexis Oliphant. Davis singled and advanced to second on a sac bunt by Evans before being caught off second base for the second out of the inning. Oliphant reached on an infield single and stole second, but was left on base.

USA East moved closer in the third inning as Arielle Bruno led off with a walk and went to second on a sac bunt by pitcher LeAnne Miller; Liane Drastal singled in Bruno; and Alysa Romero (hit by pitch) came home on a ground out (4-3).

The tide seemed to be turning in favor of the New Jersey team as Brittingham led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a line drive right at second baseman Desiree Rivera who made a nice grab and Kelsey Oliphant singled but was thrown out at second.

With two away, Davis hit from the left side of the plate and slapped a bunt single to start the two out rally. Davis moved to second on a delayed steal and scored on an RBI single by Evans to make it 5-3.

“Yasmin can hit both ways. She really likes hitting from the left,” Evans said of his right fielder, who had two hits and two steals. “She really put on a show.”

In the top of the fifth, Miller led off with a bloop single before shortstop Brooke Evans fielded a ground ball, tagged second, and threw to first for the

positions than they do during the high school season.

“We went back to a comfort zone.

Brooke likes short, she felt like she went back home,” said Jeff Evans.

Laurel added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth when Mariah Dickerson reached first on an error and Brittingham doubled and went to third when pinch runner Alyssa Martin was thrown out at the plate after the two runners got caught up around third base. Brittingham later scored on a wild pitch to give Laurel a 6-3 lead.

Wheatley pitched her second straight 1-2-3 inning in the seventh to seal the win. Wheatley allowed three runs on three hits and struck out two in seven innings.

“She did really, really good and we thank her for that,” Davis said. “We’re looking to go all the way.”

Davis went 2-for-3 with a walk, two steals, and two runs; Evans was 1-for-2 with a walk, a run, an RBI, and a steal; Alexis Oliphant batted 2-for-3 with two steals and a run; and Brittingham was 2for-3 with a double and a run. Kesley Oliphant added a hit, Cahall and Wheatley each drove in a run, and Martin scored a run “We were just nervous (early on). We overcame it and battled back,” said Brooke Evans.

“I think we got the nerves out of the way now.”

“The first game’s nerve wracking,” Davis added.

The District III champs knew they needed to get a win in the opener to help keep the pressure off. “Sometimes losing the first one is a ticket home. You’re playing under pressure (with a loss in the first game),” said Jeff Evans.

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District III wins first two games in Big League softball regionals The District III Big League all-star softball team began Eastern Regional play in West Haven, Conn., with a pair of wins last week. The states champs opened tournament play with a 10-0 win over Maine on Sunday.

Heather Draper pitched four shutout innings with Jesse Wallace adding one shutout inning for District III. Morgan Culver paced the team with two hits in three at-bats, two runs, and two RBIs. Delaware District three had seven different players picking up a hit for a total of eight. The team also turned a double play in the win.

On Monday, Delaware District III defeated Pennslyvania District 13 of Milton 4-3.

The last time Delaware District III faced Pennslyvania District 13 was in the finals of the World Series (which was won by District 13).

After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, District III was able to come back to win 4-3 by scoring one run in the third inning on a home run by Kelsey Riggleman and two runs in the fifth inning on a wild pitch and a single Jenna Adkins. The winning run scored in the sixth on a two out single by Julia Carr, who advanced to second on a wild pitch and then scored on a single by Emily Pentoney.

Delaware District III totaled 11 hits to Pennslyvania's five hits. The hitters with two hits in the game were Riggleman, Julia Carr, and Pentoney. The winning pitcher was Draper who finished the game with three scoreless innings. Kim Owens started the game and pitched four innings giving up one earned run.

The winner of Tuesday’s matchup between Delaware and Connecticut will advance to the championship game on Thursday. See Tuesday’s results on page 54.

Laurel Star Minor League baseball update: Derrik Gibson Seaford graduate Derrik Gibson entered the week with a .306 average for the Gulf Coast Red Sox. As of Monday, Gibson was 15-for-49 with five doubles, seven RBIs, nine runs, nine walks, seven steals in seven attempts, and a .426 on base percentage.

Woodbridge Major League softball falls in Eastern Regionals The Woodbridge Major League all-star softball team’s magical run came to an end with a 4-0 loss to Maryland in Eastern Regional play last Wednesday in Albany, NY. The District III and state champs fell to 1-3 with the loss while Maryland advanced to the semifinals with the win.

Patriots lose one, win one in American Legion tourney The Post 6 Patriots opened American Legion state tournament play with a 5-1 loss to Fox Post 2 last Saturday. The Patriots bounced back with a 13-9 win over Delaware Post 1 on Sunday. The win advanced Sussex West to a loser’s bracket showdown with Sussex East on Monday.

Laurel shortstop Jenna Allen looks to field the ball as USA East runner Liane Drastal crosses to third base during a Senior League Softball World Series game last week. Photo by Mike McClure

LAUREL STAR SUMMER SCRAPBOOK- Laurel’s Nick Munoz delivers a pitch during his team’s Senior League baseball win over Woodbridge earlier this summer. More summer scrapbook photos on page 53. Photo by Mike McClure

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A view from the cheap seats

By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor Remembering the first year- This year’s Senior League Softball World Series marks the fifth year that it has been held in Roxana with the District III champion earning an automatic berth in the tournament. Laurel has represented the district four times and Seaford (Nanticoke) has done it once.

I realize that in comparison to other local sporting events, such the BlueGold football game, five years is not that long. But the tournament has come a long way since its first year.

The first year was a learning experience for all involved, from the organizers to the players and coaches to the local reporters covering it.

That’s not to say there isn’t still room for improvement, there always is no matter what you’re doing, but this tournament has been well run so far this year.

I have fond memories from that first season, not because the Laurel team had the best finish of all the local teams. In fact, the team’s fifth place finish is the lowest a local team has finished in the first four years.

Anyone involved with youth sports knows that it’s not always about wins and losses. That team was the first local team to go through the process. The players and coaches had no idea what to expect.

The large media exposure (even before ESPN started covering it), the large crowds, and the international competition was a lot for the local kids to adjust to. They didn’t have the advantage of watching the event in previous years because it wasn’t held in Delaware prior to the 2004 season.

Once the team did gain some experience, it held its own and won the conso-

lation game to place fifth in the world.

The next season, the Laurel team featured about half of the players from that first year and had high expectations with travel ball players such as Kim Owens and Brittany Joseph joining the fine group of returning players.

That team came close to making it to the championship before falling in a long, hot third place contest to finish fourth. Owens and Joseph would later help lead Sussex Tech to a state title in their senior season.

Seaford came out on top in 2006 and made it all the way to the championship game before falling to PA in a close contest. Ironically, the two teams recently met in the Big League softball Eastern Regionals with the Seaford team (plus Owens and a few other new faces) winning the rematch.

Last year, the then young Laurel team turned some heads on its way to placing third in the world. That team is back this year (with newcomer Mariah Dickerson). We’ll know where they ended up by the weekend, but win or lose, I hope they have fun.

All of the teams want to win, but only one team is the champion. At the same time, only 10 teams get to experience the World Series (at each level) every year. Making friends with players from around the country and around the world is not something that happens every day.

Quick hits- Four of the players on this year’s team had older sisters on the first two District III Senior League teams: Mariah Dickerson, whose sister Miranda played first base and the Oliphant triplets (Kelsey, Alexis, and Taylor), whose sister Samantha played outfield/first base.

Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation to auction Baines print Visitors to the Delmarva Shorebirds’ baseball games in Salisbury have a unique opportunity to purchase chances during an Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation auction of a framed print completed by local artist George Wright. The print is signed and numbered by the artist and is autographed by former Major League player Harold Baines.

The print can be seen in the free ESBF museum during each Shorebirds home contest at Perdue Stadium.

“People can purchase chances in our museum or from any ESBF member,” said ESBF member Jeff Fields. “We will also have them available during our annual induction banquet in November.”

A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Harold Baines Foundation. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5. Fans may visit the new ESBF website as esbhalloffame.org.

LAUREL STAR SUMMER SCRAPBOOK- Shown (clockwise from top left) are scenes from this summer’s sports action: Laurel grad Cody Bristow looks to the sideline during th Blue-Gold football game; Laurel’s Kodi Brown lets loose with a pitch during a Major League Pat Knight baseball game; SSA swim team members show how many kids can fit in an inner tube without flipping over during the SSA/SGCC fun meet; Delmar quarterback Matt Campbell looks for room to run during the Blue-Gold game; and Delmar’s Drew Merrill keeps an eye on the ball after making contact during a Maryland District 8 Junior League baseball game. Photos by Mike McClure

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Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday night scoreboard

Purnell-Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament is Aug. 13-17

Big League softball- Delaware District III 3, Connecticut District 3 1- Delaware District III defeated the defending Eastern Regional and Big League World champions (Connecticut District 3), 3-1, on Tuesday. Connecticut scored one run in the fourth and held a 1-0 lead until the bottom of the sixth.

In the sixth, Emily Pentoney led off with an infield single for Delaware’s first hit.

Heather Draper put down a sac bunt and the ball was thrown into centerfield putting two runners on base with no outs. Kelsey Riggleman came through with a home run to make it 3-1. Jennifer Carr and Morgan Culver each had a hit in the inning but were stranded.

Kim Owens allowed one unearned run on two hits in four innings and Draper pitched the last three innings, striking out five while allowing one hit. Left fielder Kelsey Gallo also threw a runner out at the plate in the fourth.

The win advanced District III to the championship game on Thursday at 9 a.m. If the team wins it will move on to the World Series. If it loses, a second game will be played at 11:30 a.m.

Senior League softball- USA West 10, District III 2- Laurel scored two in the fourth, but USA West tallied six in the fifth and four in the seventh for the win. Brooke Evans went 2-for-4 with a run and two steals; Alexis Oliphant was 2-for-3 with a run and two steals; and Jenna Allen and Mariah Dickerson each had two hits. Allen allowed one hit and no runs while striking out two in four innings.

Professional-level tennis returns to Salisbury with the Fifth Annual Jack PurnellChris Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament held Aug. 13-17 at Salisbury University.

Proceeds benefit Coastal Hospice.

In this men’s open singles and doubles tournament, a total of $40,000 in prize money is up for grabs, including $8,000 to the singles winner and $4,000 to the singles runnerup.

Some of the nation’s top Division I tennis players as well as many professional players ranked as high as 150 in the world will be entering the draw. Expected to return to this year’s tournament is the two-time NCAA Division I national champion from the University of Virginia, Somdev Devvarman (India) as well as his doubles partner, Treat Huey (USA). Swedish Davis Cup player and former Australian junior champion Bjorn Rehnquist and team mate Marcus Sarstrand are also expected to return to Salisbury this year.

Many of the professional players take advantage of the proximity of this tournament to the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City as a warm-up and practice for the Open. The court surface and weather conditions, including heat and humidity are similar to those the players experience in the Big Apple in late August.

Several tournament players join local teaching pros Pam Wiseman and Chris Robbins for a community clinic for children and adults on Saturday, August 16, for a nominal donation. Registrations for the clinics are accepted daily at the courts.

This year’s tournament sponsors include Thomas P. Monahan, LLC, The Bank of Delmarva, Kuhn’s Jewelers and Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. The tournament is named in honor of two late local tennis players. Born in 1929, Purnell was an avid baseball player and went on to become the youngest general manager for a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds before working in the public relations office of the National Baseball League.

After returning to Salisbury he purchased and operated his family’s business, Kuhn’s Jewelers, and took up tennis and golf. He was a community advocate and founding board member of Coastal Hospice prior to dying of cancer in 2002.

Thomas grew up in Southern New Jersey and Salisbury. A natural athlete, he was a graduate of SU, where he was a member of the men’s tennis team. He left the East Coast in 1980 to work as a tennis pro in Hawaii and Guam. He returned to the area in 1981 to fight a year-long battle with cancer, dying in 1982 at age 27.

Admission is free and the public is invited. Play is continuous daily from 10 a.m. 9:30 p.m. For more information visit the tournament website at www.purnellthomas.org, or contact tournament coordinator Michele Thomas at 410-548-1100, ext.

1029, or shell@bankofdelmarva.com.

Danny Bastianelli takes double points Super Pro final

By Charlie Brown The “Delaware Destroyer” Danny Bastianelli of Georgetown is back on his game.

After winning the last two Bad 8 finals, Bastianelli took advantage of Double Points night on Friday at the U.S. 13 Dragway, winning the Super Pro final and vaulting into second place in the point standings. Jesse Long of Preston took the Pro final and Turon Davis of Berlin rode to the win in Pro Bike. Crystal Hudson of Millsboro continued her winning ways and increased her point lead in Street Eliminator. Other winners on the night included: Larry Savage of Salisbury (Import); Jack Timmons of Millsboro (Bike Trophy); Cortney Cathell of Laurel (Jr. Dragster 1) and Susan Lecates of Salisbury (Jr. Dragster 2).

It was an all rear-engine dragster final with Danny Bastianelli facing Frank Lecates of Salisbury. Bastianelli was on the starting light with a .001 reaction which took him to the win with a run of 7.607/165.92 on a 7.58 dial. Lecates ran an 8.522/150.32 on an 8.51 dial. Semi-finalist were Steve Drummond of Laurel and Jay Parrott, Jr. of Quantico, Md. Quarterfinalists were Robert Messick of Pittsville, Lou Thibault of Millsboro, Jay Bradford of Newark, Md. and Billy Groton of Seaford.

Jesse Long was matched against Jay Bare of Snow Hill in the Pro final. Bare was late at the start and then broke out with a 13.723 on a 13.80 dial and Long got the win with a run of 10.900/110.83 on a 10.87 dial. Semifinalists were Ryan Groton and Eddie Baker, both of Salisbury. Quarterfinalists were Dale Smith of Salisbury, Glenn Groton of Salisbury, Mike Miller of Harrington and Tim Foskey, Jr. of Rhodesdale, Md. In the Pro Bike final, Doug Thomas of Ellendale didn’t notice that Turon Davis had slowed and broke out with a 9.635 on a 9.64 dial. Davis got the win with a 14.490/64.50 on a 9.23 dial. Semifinalists were Charles Nock of Frankford and James Farmer of Felton. Quarterfinalists were Jay Windsor of Felton, John Everett of Berlin and D.J. Lockwood of Berlin.

Josh Nichols of Hebron broke out by .002 seconds as Crystal Hudson padded her point lead in Street Eliminator with a 13.324/99.51 on a 13.20 dial. Larry Savage had the better reaction and defeated David Breeding of Harrington in the Import final. Savage ran an 18.156/64.08 on an 18.05 dial while Breeding had a 15.420/89.57 on a 15.15 dial. Josh Blank of Salisbury had the better reaction over Jack Timmons in the Bike Trophy final but Timmons had the better run to take the win. Timmons ran a 15.826/75.57 on a 15.75 dial while Blank settled for the runner-up spot with a 10.486/134.28 on a 10.33 dial.

Cortney Cathell was on her dial as she picked up her second career win in Jr. Dragster 1. Cathell defeated Shelby Bireley of Salisbury with a 9.004/74.59 on a 9.00 dial to Bireley’s 8.924/72.62 on a 8.90 dial. Susan Lecates did one better than her dad as she captured the Jr. Dragster 2 final over Tyler Doak of Parsonsburg. Doak had a red light foul and Lecates drove to the win with a 7.937/81.08 on a 7.93 dial.

This Friday will be another Summit E.T. Point Series event with gates opening at 3:30 p.m., time trials at 4:30 p.m. and eliminations at 8 p.m.

Rain ends racing during qualifying at Delaware International

By Charlie Brown The second Super Late Model heat was just taking to the Delaware International Speedway when a thunderstorm hit forcing the cancellation of Saturday night’s Lankford Sysco Night featuring the United Racing Company Sprints. Rain checks for the event will be honored for the next four weeks and residents of Georgetown will once again be admitted free of charge on the spectator side with a photo I.D. that includes a Georgetown address this Saturday night.

This Saturday night, August 9, will be “Bonus Night” at Delaware International.

The NAPA Big Block Modifieds will run 25 laps for $1750 to win plus an extra $50 in positions second through sixth. The Super Late Models will also run 25 laps for $1250 to win plus $100 to take the green and an additional $50 for positions second through sixth. The AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, and Modified Lites will all compete for an additions $100 for the winner and $25 extra in positions second thru sixth. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. Spectator general admission will be $12 with pit admission $25 and children 13 and under admitted free with a paying adult on the spectator side.

URC will return to Delaware International on Saturday night, September 6.

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Wednesday AM No Tap High games and series Doug Avery 339, 1296

Dot Dulis 328, 1209 Paulette Sammons 328, 1209

Summer Senior Express High games and series Gerald Sammons 308, 761 Sylvia Boyer 277 Ruth Hesterberg 790

Summer Adult Youth High games and series Sean James 287 Michael Hastings 831 Crystal James 274 Kristine Spicer 764 Dylan Carey 277, 783 Brittany Hastings 300, 821

Thurs. Summer

Mixed High games and series George Bright 311, 776 Christy Sammons 275 Amber Taylor 744

Tuesday Nascar High games and series Eric Patchett 307 William Parlier 792 Ashley James 280 Linda Taylor 737

Star Sports Calendar STAR TEAM OF THE WEEK- Shown (l to r) is the Delaware Stingers high school team which recently competed in the Kent County Clash field hockey tournament: top row- Bailey Hoch, Quin Higgs, Abby Atkins, coach Jill Krause, Logan Corder, Melissa States, Erica Parker; front row- Darian Scott, Hannah Krause, Hannah Small, Taylor Quillen, Kayla Krause, Kate Downes, and Lauren Slater.

Send your team photo to the Seaford/Laurel Star at sports@mspublications.com to be a Star team of the week.

Seaford Department of Recreation to hold fall signups The Seaford Department of Recreation is holding signups for the following leagues: Youth Tackle Football- Ages 7-13. The cost is $30 and includes a physical and all equipment. Tryouts are September 6, so sign up early.

NFL Flag Football- Ages 6-11. The cost is $20 and the league is co-ed. Games start in September and are played on Sunday afternoons.

Youth Cheerleading- Ages 7-14. The cost is $40 and includes a uniform that you can keep. Practice starts in September and the girls cheer for the tackle football league on Saturdays.

Youth field hockey- Ages 7-12. The cost is $20 and includes a shirt. This is an instructional league that runs on Saturday mornings and starts Sept. 6.

Delaware Magic fast pitch tryouts to take place Aug. 16-17 The Delaware Magic fast pitch softball team will hold tryouts for the new season at Caesar Rodney High in Camden. On Aug. 16, the 10U tryouts will be held 9-11 a.m. and the 12U tryouts will be 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. On Aug. 17, the 14U tryouts will be held 10 a.m. to noon and the 18U tryouts will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. All players must be there 15 minutes early to register.

THREE BLIND MICEOn Wednesday, July 30, the Heritage Shores Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf Association played “Three Blind Mice” where each player was able to discard their three worst holes.

Winners were Muriel Waite (first), Kathy Harrigan (second), and Cynthia McDevitt (third - not shown).

August- Thunder Dawgs to hold travel baseball tryouts- The Thunder Dawgs will hold tryouts on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Laurel Little League park. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/thunderdawgbaseball for more information.

Fall- Sussex County Sports Foundation fall ball program registrations openThe Sussex County Sports Foundation will be hosting its second annual ball ball baseball and softball program in Laurel. The league will accept teams such as Little League and travel ball teams. Players must be associated with a team and teams can be formed for this purpose.

Doubleheader games will be played every Sunday. Each team will get 10 games and championship games will be played. Games will be played at the Laurel Little League complex.

All registrations and payments must be submitted by August 15. Please note you will be playing the ‘09 season age. For more information please visit the league’s website at www.sussexcountysportsfoundation.com or call 302-644-7777.

Upward Soccer League Fall signups- Sign up now for the Upward Soccer Sept.Oct. 2008 season. The league, is open to boys and girls ages 6-11, and allows every child to play, learn, and be a winner.

The cost for early registration (by Aug. 5) is $50 with family discounts available.

Players receive the following: Upward reversible jersey, Upward water bottle, Upward soccer socks, and end of season award and celebration, and equal playing time every game.

Forms can be picked up at the Laurel Wesleyan church office at 30186 Seaford Road in Laurel Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. All practices and games will be at Laurel Wesleyan church. For more info call 302-875-5380.

Diamond State Swoop to hold fast pitch softball tryouts The Diamond State Swoop fast pitch softball organization will be holding tryouts for the upcoming 2008-09 season on the following dates: 10U- Saturday, Aug. 9, 16, 23 at 10 a.m.; 12U- Saturday, Aug. 9, 16, and 23 at noon; 14U- Saturday, Aug. 9, 16, 23 at 2 p.m.; 16U- Sunday, Aug. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Tryouts will be held at the team’s O’Neal Farms practice facility in Laurel. This past season the Swoop’s 10U team won the NSA B World Series, its 12U team won USSSA and NSA state championships and was a top 20 team out of 74 in the NSA A World Series, and the 13U team finished in the top 10 at the 13U USSSA World Series.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning and growing organization that always puts the girls first. For more information and for directions to the practice facility, call Dean Culver at 302-381-0282, Jay Davis at 302-258-5057, Jay Covey at 410-8292635, or Mike Riggleman (16U) at 302-841-7676.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration forms.

East Coast X-plosion 18U fast pitch softball tryouts Aug. 17 The East Coast X-plosion 18U fast pitch softball team will be holding tryouts for the 2008-09 season on Sunday, August 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Laurel Little League complex. Tryouts will be held at Crown Sports in Fruitland in the event of rain.

The team is committed to four or five college showcases this fall and summer as well as two local state tournaments. The X-plosion is focusing on showcasing its players to colleges within the Mid-Atlantic area.

For more information, directions to tryouts, or if you need to schedule an individual tryout please contact Jeff Allen at jalln5@comcast.net or call 443-235-6141.

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Education Education briefs Conner participates in SU program Katie Conner, daughter of Evelyn Conner of Delmar, Md., recently participated in the Acadia Adventure Program, offered to incoming freshman over the summer at Salisbury University.

The program takes new students to Acadia National Park where they participate in outdoor activities with other incoming students, peer leaders, faculty and staff members.

Conner is an incoming freshman and plans to major in biological science and secondary education. She is a 2008 graduate of Delmar Senior High School.

Kids on Campus students at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, practice sport stacking. From left are Kaylyn Hatfield, Millsboro; Tanner Lecates, Greenwood; Emily Haskins-Smith, Laurel; Kristina Alexander, Rehoboth; Dayton Tarr, Georgetown and Grace Kerr, Georgetown.

Teacher, students spread good news about stacking On July 17, students enrolled in youth camps at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, were introduced to sport stacking, a competitive activity in which participants rapidly stack plastic cups.

The sports stacking lesson was taught

by Garrett Lydic of Laurel and three members of the Laurel sport stacking team. Lydic is a physical education teacher at North Laurel Elementary School and advisor for the Laurel Stacking Bulldogs.

Before the demonstration, Lydic explained the importance of exercising for an hour a day and how sport stacking can

be a fun way to do that.

Campers watched with amazement as Dylan Eskridge, Foster Haynes and his brother, Remy, demonstrated sport stacking.

Both Foster and Dylan have set records for sport stacking in Delaware. They competed in the 2008 World Sport Stacking Association World Championships last April in Denver, Colo.

Sport stacking “is a great visual activity and exercise to improve hand-eye coordination,” said Susie Antonik, program developer for the college’s Corporate and Community Programs.

Christian Academy students on honor roll Students who were named to the honor roll at the Seaford Christian Academy for the final quarter of the 2007-2008 school year are: A Honor Roll, grade 1 - Hannah Davis and Emily Wallach; grade 2 - Cassidy Boyd, Austin Kapela, Madeline Christopher and Joshua Bredbenner; grade 3 Alyssa Swann, Zachary Bee, Katie Fields, Kelley Allen, Angel Rust, Nicholas Robinson, Sipporah Negash and Zachary White; grade 4 - Marina Boyd; grade 5 - Marlee Messick, Hailey Simpler and Rachel Davis; grade 6 - Neil Beck; grade 7 Amanda Mitchell and Tori Hearn; grade 8 - Morgan R. Messick, Jenna Bradley, Caitlin Smith and Jamie Phillips; grade 9 Amanda Jones and Ellie McNatt; grade 10 - Lauran Hare; grade 11 - Neil Ebling; and grade 12 - Megan Kiser and Krista Terry.

A/B Honor Roll, kindergarten - Shelby Vansciver, Olivia Santos, Todd Phillips, Sarah Cullen, Delaney Quillen, Kasey Tull, Garrett Barnes, Jordan Masten, Brian Wilson, Mia Rembold and Erika Marcatoma-Tovar; grade 1 - Spencer White, Allison Wheatley, Thane Keim, Sarah Layton, Caleb Ward, Jordan Jamison, Tara Curtis and Michael Christopher; grade 2 -

Megan Bradley, Zachary Dickenson, Mitchell Christopher, Makayla Rembold, Brielynn Massey, Alexis Cooper, Kaitlyn Bishop, Joseph Heiston, Tatum Frye, Noah Negash, Alexis Thomas and Michael Carannante; grade 3 - David Simpler, Brian Whiteley, Christopher Weinreich, Andrew Clifton, Miranda Daugherty and Justin Jamison; grade 4 - Morganne Partyka, Megan Weinreich, Megan Rembold and Branagh James; grade 5 - Bethany Hutchins, Gabrielle Glocker, Jr. Whitelock, Robert Quillen, Hailey Williams and Ryan Ricketts; grade 6 - Kyle Dayton, Amber Russell, Caitlin Wands, Adam Smack and Bobby Townley; grade 7 Crystal Loudon, Madison Chaffinch, Adam Sallade, Colin Weinreich and Jaime Gordon; grade 8 - Geoffrey Shepard, Michelle Collins and Jacob Wroten; grade 9 - Victoria Wingate, Rachel Mulford, Jordan Phillips, Gloria Hopkins and Trey Tyndall; grade 10 - Jalisa Jenkins, Philip Wands, Marty Phillips, Alyssa Lauck, Jennifer Carr and Andrew Howard; grade 11 Brooke Coppage, Katilyn Terry, Rebekah Cain and Amanda Brittingham; and grade 12 - Katherine Dayton, Amanda Wands and Carl Phillips.

Bonk begins doctoral program

Epworth Christian School’s Ivy Bonk has been accepted into Regent University’s School of Education doctoral program.

“Because of my interaction with children and families, I began to ponder how resilient children are after having suffered childhood trauma,” Bonk said. “My search for answers led me to the program at Regent.”

A part of the application process was the submission of a master’s level paper that would meet postgraduate criteria.

“The work that God has done at ECS in the last two years is short of miraculous,” Bonk said.

“The practice of putting the last two years down in writing helped document the fruit of our labor as well as give hope for the future."

Del Tech offers energy option

The Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (RHA) Technology program at Delaware Technical and Community College has completed its 25th year of training and awarding students degrees and certificates.

Del Tech is now focusing on the HVAC technician of the future with a certificate in Facility Energy Management.

The first course, Intro to Energy Management, focuses on the principles of energy management and the environmental and financial impacts of conserving energy. Courses to complete the certificate will include energy efficient content related to heating, air conditioning, electric lighting and motors.

Classes for this one-year certificate program are scheduled for both day and evening this fall, beginning Aug. 25. For more information, call Jim Yeako at 302855-5924.

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Education briefs Del Tech offers enrichment courses

MASON SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - On June 26, the Masonic Lodge of Seaford (Hiram Lodge #21 AF&AM) announced the winners of the Lewis J. Blackwell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is dedicated to the late Lewis J. Blackwell, Past Grand Master of Masons in Delaware. From left: D. Wayne Simpler (Past Master), Butch Waugh (Worshipful Master), Kyle Waugh, Mike Marvel (Past Master), Kelly Conner, Bruce Pollak (Senior Deacon), Kristen Conner, Chris Emory (Senior Steward) and Dave Johnson (Junior Deacon).

Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, is offering the following enrichment courses and youth camps: • Basic defensive driving on Aug. 9 offers simple driving strategies to help avoid collisions and earn a 10-percent reduction on automobile insurance. Graduates can take advanced defensive driving on Aug. 16 for additional road safety strategies and a 15-percent reduction on liability insurance.

• On Aug. 12, 19 or 23, divorcing parents can satisfy Delaware’s legal requirements for parent education by participating in the divorcing parent education program.

• Swim lessons taught by Red Cross certified instructors will be offered in the mornings at Sports at the Beach in Georgetown from Aug. 4 to 15.

• People who sign up for the college’s fitness program get unlimited access to the gym during hours of operation for 16

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weeks. One month memberships and personalized training sessions are also available.

For more information, contact Corporate and Community Programs, 854-6966.

Laurel man graduated from Harding Ian Drucker of Laurel was among the nearly 250 graduates who received diplomas at Harding University, Searcy, Ark., July 26. Drucker received the master of ministry degree.

The ceremonies were held in Benson Auditorium with Noel Whitlock, pulpit minister of College Church of Christ in Searcy, as the featured speaker.

Harding had a record enrollment this year of more than 6,300 students from 49 states and 52 foreign countries. In addition to its Arkansas campus, Harding also has campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia.

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SUSSEX TECH RECEIVES DONATION - Sussex Technical High School superintendent Dr. Patrick Savini recently met with officials of EDiS Construction Company of Wilmington to accept a contribution of $10,000 to be used in the school’s carpentry and electrical trades technical areas. Making the check presentation in Millsboro, from left, are Richard DiSabatino Jr., vice president, director of field operations; Brian DiSabatino, president, director of building systems; Savini; Brad Cowen, project manager; and Ted Dwyer, president, director of construction operations.

FFA students bring home state fair ribbons Members of the Laurel FFA Chapter recently competed at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. The fair took place from July 17 through July 26.

Chapter members who won awards were: Anthony Zarrello, second, large woodworking project Ronnie Layton, third, large woodworking project and third, small woodworking project Robert Short, second, pad of mixed hay, second, pad of orchard grass, sixth, pad of timothy grass, third, cantaloupe, and fifth, watermelon Johanna Ray, first, dried silk arrangement, and fourth, silk round bouquet

Ashley Sisk, first, silk cascade, second, silk centerpiece, and second, one-sided silk arrangement Chris Caswell, first, ice box watermelon, fourth, watermelon, and sixth, sweet corn Corey Givens, first, watermelon, first, cantaloupe, third, zucchini squash, fourth, bell peppers, and sixth, pickling cucumbers Robert Short also placed 10th in the tractor driving event and Corey Givens participated.

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INCOME ELEGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS Effective Date: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 These are used by Child Nutrition Programs to determine eligibility for free & reduced priced meals.

Family Size 1

FREE MEALS 130% Yearly Monthly Weekly $13,520 $1,127 $ 260

REDUCED MEALS - 185% Yearly Monthly Weekly $19,240 $1,604 $ 370

2

$18,200

$1,517

$ 350

$25,900

$2,169

$ 499

3

$22,880

$1,907

$ 440

$32,560

$2,714

$ 627

4

$27,560

$2,297

$ 530

$39,220

$3,269

$ 755

5

$32,240

$2,687

$ 620

$45,880

$3,824

$ 883

6

$36,920

$3,077

$ 710

$52,540

$4,379

$1,011

7

$41,600

$3,467

$ 800

$59,200

$4,934

$1,139

8

$46,280

$3,857

$ 890

$65,860

$5,489

$1,267

Schools release information about federal lunch program Local school districts have announced their policies for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and/or After School Snack Program. Each school and administrative office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The household size and income criteria in the chart above will be used for determining eligibility.

Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Meal Benefit Forms are being sent home to parents or guardians. Forms are also available at the school’s administrative offices.

To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the Family Meal Benefit Form for their household and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. The information provided on the Meal Benefit Forms will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.

William W. Saylor, professor of poultry nutrition in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Delaware, was named a fellow of the Poultry Science Association at the association’s 97th annual meeting and centennial celebration, July 20-23, in Niagara Falls, Canada. The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is a global scientific society dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge generated by poultry research. According to the Poultry Science Association, “election to fellow is one of the highest distinctions a PSA member can achieve.”

Earlier this year, Saylor was given one of two medals of achievement presented by the Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) at the 52nd annual DPI booster banquet on April 17. The other medal was awarded to another UD faculty member, Tom Sims, associate dean for academic programs and research and the T.A. Baker professor of soil and environmental chemistry.

Bill Satterfield, DPI’s executive director, said, “Both Bill and Tom have taken a ‘feed to farm’ team approach in addressing nutrient issues in the poultry industry.

Since the introduction of phytase into the diets of Delmarva broiler chickens, phosphorus levels in the manure have been significantly reduced by about 30 percent.”

In addition to his extensive research and outreach efforts to assist the poultry industry, Saylor teaches in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Department of Animal and Food Sciences.

He co-directs a UD study abroad program in New South Wales, Australia, where he teaches Australian livestock production during winter session. He also routinely supervises undergraduate researchers in the Science & Engineering Scholars summer internship program.

In 2005, he was awarded the Land-OLakes/Purina Mills Excellence in Teaching Award—a national award presented to a PSA member who, over several years, has demonstrated outstanding success as a teacher. He currently serves on PSA’s teaching committee.

Student and alumni groups at UD have recognized Saylor’s passion for teaching, awarding him the Excellence in Academic Advising Award in 2006 and 2008; and the Agricultural Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award in 2004.

Police collecting supplies for school children The Laurel Police Department is once again sponsoring Operation School Supplies. Throughout August, the department will accept donations of new school supplies, including book bags and lunch boxes, as well as materials children use in the

classroom.

Donations can be dropped off at the police department, 205 Mechanic St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. All items will be given to children in the Laurel School District.

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No one could make us laugh like Paul Viehman Paul Viehman of Seaford passed away last Saturday, July 26, at AT URPHY home.

Paul was a police officer in the Some of his stories will be truest sense of the word and was well known as Blades Police Chief.

He had more than 30 years as a po- long remembered, as he lice officer. He was much more could tell them with the than this, though, and one sentence in his obituary tells you how much best storytellers anyhe enjoyed people.

Besides being a veteran of the where.

Vietnam War and belonging to many police organizations, he was Richard Brumbly could bring out Paul’s a member of the Round Table of the Vilbest tales and I can see First Paul (we lage Elders. What was this organization, anyway? It was simply the Saturday morn- named them First Paul and Second Paul) ing coffee club at Bargain Bill’s Flea Mar- holding up his hands to show how big his ket. That’s the title Paul gave us, and some fish was. Depending on the week the fish grew greatly. One of our favorite times of the most intense laughter anywhere had to be when Paul went on a diet and came right from that table. actually lost some weight, but he got little Paul actually talked Bargain Bill himsympathy from his friends at the flea marself into making a table for us in the rear ket. Early one Saturday morning I brought of the building after the restaurant put booths in. We outgrew our table and ended a bag in and it worried Paul to no end as to just what was in the bag. After much up taking two booths up front, where much hilarity on Saturday and Sunday was encouragement, I pulled a nice set of bathroom scales out of the bag for the official prevalent. weigh-in, which brought pandemonium at Usually Paul was the center of things.

5 a.m. at Bargain Bills.

Some of his stories will be long rememI could fill several pages with the funny bered, as he could tell them with the best moments a bunch of old men enjoyed on storytellers anywhere. A good example otherwise cold, quiet, winter mornings at would be the story about his famous fishour Round Table of the Village Elders, but ing trip with lifelong friend Paul Davis, there was much more to Paul I learned in when their boat struck a pile of rocks in the seven or eight years I knew him. My the water and they almost ended up on grandchildren often accompanied me on Gilligan’s Island. trips to the flea market after the early

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morning ones and did Paul love kids. He was always, I mean always, giving them something or buying something for them from a vendor outside. On possibly his last visit to the market, he bought Christian a watch that a lady had pinned to her lapel, as I pleaded with him not to do it.

You didn’t change Paul’s mind. He also often gave away baseball cards that he had purchased.

And some of you, our readers, know of his generosity. Jack and Sandy Price, both with health problems, worked the flea market with Jack collecting the table fees.

Jack thought the world of Paul and I am sure Paul was good to them, too.

I am sure Paul had his imperfections like the rest of us, but I have always believed that those who can share their laughter are offering their fellow men a great gift. The Round Table of the Village Elders was just one of the places Paul found to lend his funny moments. He gave us his best and left us with many great memories. We are here today and gone tomorrow, so enjoy those around you — they are more important to you than you may think.

The rumor is that the Railroad Café has been sold and it will no longer be known as the Railroad Café. Time will tell on this one, but I do know that Laurel Pizzeria is now open at the Central Avenue location.

And of course the newly-remodeled Georgia House has been open for about a month now.

Does anyone know of any person by the name of Copeland who served in World War I, probably from the SeafordBridgeville area? I am trying to help someone out on this, so if you have any information, please pass it on to me at the Star. Thanks.

Laurel Town Council, as is usually the custom, will be holding no August meetings.

And here’s some good news for some folks in Delmar. Delmar VFW Post 8276 will begin serving breakfast Aug. 11, Monday through Friday, 6 to 10 a.m. and I’m sure they will do a good job as usual. To make it even more special they bought Linda’s famous round table from the Railroad Café. Ah, if that table could talk.

Many memories have crossed it and many a cup of coffee has graced it. This story is good to the last drop.

Barbara Hudson of Laurel, a member of the Laurel High School class of 1973, has announced her candidacy for the 40th District Representative seat. On Saturday, Aug.

Have a good week everyone, and oh yes, I believe the National Watermelon Queen is to be at the Laurel Auction Block on Aug. 8, at 10 a.m.

Thank You to Our Many Friends Thank you for the cards, flowers, and calls of comfort since the passing of our walking companion, our faithful and beloved Rusty, “the Dog at Burton Bros.”

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Police Fire causes $7,500 in damages

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated an apartment fire that occurred Wednesday, July 30, at 12:33 p.m. in the 100 building of Little Creek Apartments in Laurel. The Laurel Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Delmar and Sharptown Fire Departments.

The apartment was occupied at the time of the fire. The occupant attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher before calling 911. The apartment was equipped with working smoke detectors.

No injuries were reported.

State Fire Marshal’s investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and was caused by unattended cooking. Damages have been estimated at $7,500.

Man arrested on drug charges

Delaware State Police arrested a 36year-old Bridgeville man, Spence D. Wright, of Mill Drive, for several drug offenses after he reportedly fled on foot from troopers.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, a trooper who was patrolling in the area of Coverdale Road and Mill Park Lane Wright was told that there were subjects who were selling illegal drugs in the area of a picnic table on Mill Park Drive. Troopers responded to the area.

When a trooper exited his patrol vehicle and identified himself as a police officer, one of the subjects immediately began running away on foot, police said. The trooper gave chase and saw the suspect take a light colored object from his right pocket and throw it into an area of overgrown grass and weeds, police said.

The suspect reportedly continued to refuse commands to stop and the foot pursuit continued approximately 50 yards, when the trooper apprehended the subject.

Police said that during a search of the suspect after the arrest, a plastic baggy was located in his front left pants pocket which contained marijuana.

When the trooper returned to the area where he observed the suspect throw the light colored object, he found a plastic baggy containing a yellowish white colored chunky substance resembling cocaine, police said. Police determined that the substance was a counterfeit substance made to resemble cocaine. The total weight recovered by troopers was 5 grams of marijuana and 3 grams of counterfeit cocaine, police said.

The area where this incident occurred is near the Coverdale Child Development Center which houses a children’s day care and preschool.

Wright was charged with possession with intent to deliver a narcotic schedule II counterfeit controlled substance, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Center in lieu of an $8,000 secured bond.

Man charged with fourth DUI

Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Seaford man for several charges including a fourth charge of driving under the influence. On Sunday, Aug. 3, at approximately 7:15 p.m. troopers responded to a report of a single car personal injury accident at Concord Road west of Bethel Concord Road.

Steven J. Hydock told troopers that he was driving his red Ford F-150 pick-up when he lost control of it, causing it to crash into the woods.

Based on the examination of the crash Hydock scene, troopers determined that the vehicle had to have been traveling in excess of the posted 45 mph speed limit at the time of the collision, police said.

While the trooper was speaking with Hydock, he observed clues that Hydock may have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Following a DUI investigation, Hydock was charged and arrested for his fourth DUI. Two passengers were injured in the crash. They were transported by ambulance to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

One passenger was transferred from Nanticoke to Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, for further treatment.

Hydock was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $1,901 secured bond.

Police investigating cruelty to goats On July 31, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Delaware State Troopers responded to a home in the 18000 block of Harbeson Road after receiving a report of a burglary and of animal cruelty.

State police said that an unknown suspect or suspects entered a goat pen and removed a 5-year old goat, which apparently struggled. The suspect then slit the goat’s throat, killing the goat. Police said that the carcass was left in the driveway.

Police also found the body of a 4month-old goat outside of the pen. The cause of death of the baby goat is unknown.

The Delaware State Police is requesting that anyone with information pertaining to this incident contact Troop 7 at 644-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Police: Man pushed woman off boat A Seaford man was arrested late in the evening of Aug. 3 and faces charges including reckless endangerment and offensive touching after he allegedly pushed a woman off a boat into the Nanticoke River earlier that evening.

Witnesses on the boat stated that an argument started between the man and the victim after the vessel ran out of gas, and he pushed her into the river. The victim was located and brought back aboard as the boat was towed to the Seaford boat ramp, where the victim fled in a vehicle.

Seaford Police apprehended the suspect while Sussex County Fish and Wildlife agents conducted an investigation of what occurred on the river.

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement arrested Robert A. Farris, 35, of 42 Robinson Circle, Seaford, and charged him with first degree reckless endangerment, offensive touching, disorderly conduct and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child while committing a crime witnessed by a child.

Farris was taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown and released on $4,700 secured bond pending a later court date.

Man wanted in theft from store

On July 28 at approximately 2 p.m., members of the Seaford Police Departments Criminal Investigations Division responded to Lowe’s, Seaford, after receiving a report of a theft by false pretense.

According to police, Howard J. West II, 20, Seaford, and Christopher L. Baker, 22, Seaford, unlawfully used the charge card of a local business to purchase large quantities of copper. The incidents occurred between July 17 and July 28.

Police said that the men sold the metal for salvage.

West was arrested on July 28 and arraigned at JP Court #4 in Seaford. He was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $26,000 secured bond.

Arrest warrants are currently on file for Baker. His last known address is the 100 block of Brickyard Road., Seaford.

The Seaford Police Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Baker to call the department at 629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Drowning victims identified

Delaware State Police, in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office, have identified the two Hispanic males who drowned on July 23 in a private pond, located off Dirt Lane, east of Selbyville.

The two males were positively identified by family members as brothers. The names provided by the family were Benito Reyes Almaraz, 16, and Pedro Reyes Almaraz, 23, from Santo Domingo, Oaxaca.

Both individuals were in the country illegally.

Warrants filed after home invasion

Police in Delmar are seeking a 24-yearold man in connection with a violent home invasion in July.

According to police, Tyrell Maurice Washington, whose last known address is 11311 San Domingo Road, Mardela Springs, Md., is being sought in connection with a home invasion that occurred at the Chestnut Street Apartments, 800 East Chestnut Street, Delmar, on July 21. Police have obtained warrants against Washington, charging him with six counts each of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree,

reckless endangering and one count of armed robbery. He is also wanted for numerous weapons charges.

Washington is described as a black male, 5-feet 11-inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Washington’s whereabouts is asked to call Delmar Police at 846-2320.

Three wanted after ‘large fight’ A Laurel and a Millsboro man are being sought by Delmar Police in connection with an assault that occurred Saturday night, Aug. 2, in Delmar. According to Delmar Police, officers responded to a “large fight” in progress in the 200 block of East Elizabeth Street. Upon arriving, officers talked with two victims who had been severely injured in the fight. Police said that two men, Dennis T. Washington, 40, of Laurel, and David S. Nailon Jr., 24, of Millsboro, and an unidentified juvenile allegedly assaulted the two victims.

The fight apparently stemmed from a dispute between one of the victims and Nailon which occurred a week earlier.

Washington, Nailon and the juvenile were gone from the fight scene when police arrived, police said.

Delmar Emergency Medical Services personnel transported both victims to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, for treatment.

Police have obtained warrants for the arrest of the three suspects and seek to charge them with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, reckless endangering and conspiracy.

Three attacked by 10, police say Police in Delmar are investigating an incident in which a group of 10 male suspects allegedly attacked three unidentified men in the streets of Delmar, knocking two of the victims unconscious.

According to police investigation, the three victims were walking in the area between the 700 and 800 block of East Elizabeth Street, Delmar, just after midnight on Saturday, July 26, when they were approached by the large group of AfricanAmerican males who demanded personal property from the three men.

The victims were then repeatedly punched and kicked as the suspects stole personal property including an iPod, the victim’s cell phones and numerous items of clothing.

Police were able to identify two of the suspects as juveniles and obtained warrants for their arrest, charging them as adults in the robbery and assault. Police are investigating the incident and “at present cannot conclusively link it to gang-related activities,” police said.

On Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Robert Remo said there was no further information regarding the incident and it was still under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Delmar Police at 846-2320.

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Letters to the Editor Dale Dukes leaves a good name

I've not known Dale Dukes for very long. It's only been about four years since I started working at Dukes Lumber Company as their IT guy, or "computer guru" as Dale calls me. For the same amount of time, I've been married to one of his grand-daughters, Stacey Simon.

During these years, I've seen Dale as an employer, a grandfather, a county councilman, a gospel singer, and last but not least, a friend.

Never before have I met such a kind and compassionate man as he. He has always strived to follow the advice of his father, Silas Dukes, who once said "Nothing else matters but leaving a good name."

Dale has been a part of and supported mission trips to drug rehabilitation centers in Jamaica, Katrina relief efforts in Gulfport, Mississippi, and numerous local organizations like Little League and Habitat For Humanity. He has always treated his employees like family. He has always treated his family like royalty. He reaches out to people he doesn't know because he has a warm heart.

Dale has proven to be as consistent as the rising and the setting of the sun. His hard work ethic is evident to all who know him. He would never do anything to hurt anyone.

He is very wise and has run his business, his family, and the County by the golden rule: "Treat others the way you would like to be treated."

Sussex County should consider itself very blessed to have had a man of such caliber serving on the County Council as long as he did. He's a good man, he's done a good job, and as far as I'm concerned, he has left a good name.

Bryan Simon

Laurel

Another view of government

I read Reid Beveridge’s article about our Sussex County Councilmen with interest. It is true that a lumber dealer who is a county councilman could benefit from development in the county.

It is also true that a county councilman who sells steel could benefit from development in the county. Additionally, a county councilman who has a sign business could benefit from development. Using this scenario, all three councilmen could have a conflict of interest.

I find it most interesting that Beveridge failed to inform your readers that the other two councilmen are licensed real estate agents, who may benefit from development. Using Beveridge’s scenario, it would appear all five councilmen could have a conflict of interest.

Beveridge’s column refers to the large amount that the budget has increased for services that the county needed, but he failed to tell you this was done without a tax increase.

I noticed his column states he lives in a waterfront community, which pays very low county taxes. Compare this with a friend of mine who lives in Ocean County, N.J., and pays $14,000 per year in property taxes.

If a county police force was added to

Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published.

No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net the budget, as Beveridge proposes, you could soon double the $142 million budget, and county taxes would have to go up, and would keep going up.

As you add services, the budget will increase.

Jim Jestice Laurel

Writer says adapt or die

Ex-Sen. Jesse Helms’ death on July 4 reminded me of a law of nature: adapt or die. Many dinosaur species became extinct when they could not adapt to climatic change, but not all did.

Scientists believe today’s birds are descendants of dinosaurs. They successfully adapted and survived.

Helms had the choice to forsake his misogyny, racism and homophobia, but to the end he vigorously opposed and blocked equality legislation under the pretense of religion.

In opposing a nominee for Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, he once infamously snarled, “She’s a damn lesbian...working her whole career to advance the homosexual agenda. Call it gay-bashing if you want to. I call it standing up for traditional family values.”

No surprise, when Helms died and George Bush referred to him as “a kind, decent and humble man.”

Delaware has more than its share of good-old-boy Dixiecrats in state government whose choice not to evolve isolates them and makes them look increasingly anachronistic – not to mention hateful.

We can either re-elect them to office or we can elect progressives like Jack Markell. We can stagnate or we can evolve and push for social justice and environmental responsibility.

Our choice.

Douglas Marshall-Steele

Milton

Writer likes John Carney

Lt. Gov. John Carney is committed to creating jobs and growing our state’s economy. We will have to change the way business is done in Dover and change our state’s approach to energy, and John has the experience to make those changes happen.

John Carney’s fight for the Bluewater Wind Project shows that he is dedicated to making Delaware a better place for all of us to live. Because of John’s leadership, Delaware will now have a source of clean, renewable energy at a stable price, create new, high-paying jobs to build and maintain the wind farm, and be a national leader in an emerging new industry.

Anyone can sit on the sidelines and talk about wind power, but John Carney went to work to get it done. The recent agreement between Bluewater Wind and Delmarva Power to build an offshore wind project is the right thing for Delaware’s environmental and economic future. John Carney deserves a lot of credit for bringing it about.

Dottie Dukes

Laurel

Delaware residents wake up!

In a small town in Sussex County alone, there are four borrow pits with another being proposed. What is a borrow pit? A dirt pit that can be up to 100 feet deep and cover any amount of acreage.

The proposed pit is estimated to cover 100 acres. The soil and sand is excavated and dredged out of these pits and sold for profit. The construction can last up to 20 years and increases truck traffic by approximately 170 dump trucks daily. And what about our water supply?

Did you know that the main water source for Laurel and most of Sussex County is coming from the Columbia Aquifer (an underground water source).

These pits are creating a potential water problem for us — contamination and dry wells. The concerned citizens of Hardscrabble want to know what the long-term effects of these pits are and we don’t want another pit in our neighborhood.

We have gotten legislation passed to investigate and propose regulations on these pits – HCR 73 passed in the Senate by an 18-0 vote on Jully 1, 2008, but their findings are not due until January 2009. In the meantime, David Horsey and Sons, Inc. want to move forward with pit #4 and I say enough is enough!

Contact your Sussex County Council at 855-7743 and voice your opinion. Save our Water and Natural Resources.

Donna Carey

Laurel

Delmar High remembered

A frame containing a part of Delmar High School’s history was placed on the wall at the school on June 19, 2008.

In the frame was a picture of Mr. Russell Oliphant, his 1933 diploma and an article that appeared in the Star in June 1999.

Mr. Oliphant attended every school graduation from 1933 until his last one in

1999. That made 66 graduations in all.

I believe that he set a record that will never be matched or broken and I wanted this bit of school history to be recognized and remembered by the school always.

Georgia L. Cannon

Delmar

Carper and Welfare of America

Having just read a letter dated July 18, 2008, that Senator Carper sent to a constituent about same-sex “marriage” I am wondering what his staff is telling him and what history he has studied. Has Senator Carper really read any research about family, marriage or children?

Does he know that domestic partners already have the same benefits of marriage without calling it marriage or does he just parrot the party line in support of samesex “marriage?”

Senator Carper says that he does “not support amending our Constitution to ban gay “marriages.”

Is Senator Carper really in favor of changing most of the laws that regulate or govern family and marriage? Will he have the IRS change the definition of “married filing jointly” or the Federal Census Bureau’s definition of a married couple from one man and one woman?

Will he continue the attack and indoctrination of children through government school programs telling those as young as five years old that it is just fine to have two daddies or two mommies and that those families are equal or better than traditional marriage and family?

Can children really handle sexual concepts at this age and think them through?

Will he really discount years of social science research that says children do best being raised in a family of parents consisting of one man and one woman joined in marriage?

Will he ignore the devastating evidence against children and families, including numerous economic costs to the community brought on by the last experiment inflicted on our society by “no-fault” divorce?

Carper seems to be in favor of changing laws that have stood the test of time in this country from the beginning and other countries from around the world for centuries. He seems content to embark on another social experiment that will leave many wounded children and adults scattered throughout our nation further weakening American society.

The Federal Marriage Amendment was assigned to the Judiciary Committee where Senator Biden will have a vote. Will he also allow this social experiment to come to Delaware?

He condones destroying First Amendment rights of those who find same-sex “marriage” morally reprehensible, a violation of conscience and their religious beliefs.

Yet he refers to the Constitution as a “sacred document,” using religious imagery terms while at the same time dismissing Christian belief. He seems to be against people who disagree with the same-sex “marriage” idea by allowing “hate speech” lawsuits to be brought against those who do not agree with the

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Letters to the Editor homosexual initiative to destroy marriage and remake the family in their own image.

He goes on to say that amending the Constitution, “is something we should do only when it’s absolutely necessary.”

He says there are other pressing issues, among them are healthcare costs (studies have shown an increased cost due to homosexual behavior that he would add increased cost to by promoting same-sex “marriage), oil dependence, immigration reform, energy, instability in the middle east, global warming and others.

These issues will “get America back on track,” he says and they may be important.

But what America is he envisioning?

Some of these issues are for big business and folks making money.

Are they more important than the foundation of society, the family and its health?

What money will be made if he destroys the family and society with another social experiment?

California and Massachusetts have same-sex “marriage” and think it will be a boon to their economy. Is that how we want to make money in Delaware and do we want it forced on us?

So, by his inaction he is sanctioning same-sex “marriage,” and attacking the family unit. He is also allowing same-sex “marriage” to come to Delaware.

Is this not the time to amend the Constitution or do we wait for further damage to American society?

I think history and social science research are not in favor of Senator Carper’s beliefs.

We need a Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Find out what the candidates in Delaware think of this issue.

John Poe Bridgeville

The war against veterans

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It is a common trait among United States veterans that they do not whine or complain. They learned it in military service where you suffered whatever was necessary to win a battle, even to giving up your life, without complaint.

It is a common trait, one that is universal among officers and enlisted men because it is necessary to success. Complainers take up time and energy for a fruitless

attempt to change what is necessary for the survival of all. Each man comes to understand this and obeys it.

Do those who are not veterans notice that when a national holiday calls for thanks to our military and to our veterans that they do not look for thanks or make an issue of it? It is the others that do so.

The veterans keep their mouths shut unless forced to say something, and they do not go around demanding recognition for their sacrifices. That is the way it is.

However, I am beginning to notice that one of our political parties is subtly waging a war against us veterans. On one hand, they laud them and praise them and offer up thanks for their sacrifices for all, yet underneath it their actions speak differently.

They really despise them, want to deny them, and really think they are nuts to volunteer to do such a thing for others.

A classic example are the Clintons who both, at bottom, despise them. It was widely known that both of them resented the presence of military in the White House and looked down on them, refusing their company. Hillary was reported as asking a military security guard to walk behind her and her daughter as they did not want him walking alongside them.

But I digress. The reason I am telling you this is to point out a glaring discrepancy between what our politicians say to support their election campaigns and what they really do behind the scenes.

A military veteran has to subsist on two limited sources of income: military retired pay (it is not called a pension, so it is taxed as pay), and Social Security for which the veteran has paid all of his military years.

While the politicians grant themselves a yearly increase in salary, the Democratic Party, under Bill Clinton, passed a sneaky tax bill through their buddies in Congress that taxed Social Security up to 85% of its total, a crime against seniors as well.

They also sneaked in a bill that taxed military retired pay, as small as it is, as regular pay. The effect of both taxes, enacted by Democrats, puts the lie to their dramatic claims of gratitude to veterans for defending their lives. The real effect is to tax them to the hilt for giving their lives for their country.

I have kept my silence long enough.

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With the price of gasoline so high, the inflated price of groceries, and the increase in costs for about everything else, I break my silence. Sorry, buddies, but somebody had to say it.

The Republican Party is no prize, either, because they did not lift a finger to reverse what the Democrats had done.

They enjoyed the take as long as the blame belonged elsewhere.

Their lack of concern for veterans makes them guilty of the sin of omission – not taking the action they should.

I would appreciate the Democrats keeping their mouths shut on July 4th and Memorial Day and stop trying to block war funds that support our troops in Iraq.

Charles N. Valenti

Rehoboth Beach

Protect property owners' rights

Delaware state government officials should not be given the unbridled authority to force property owners to sell their land.

While the Minner-Carney Administration rejected Senate Bill 245 which would have protected private property from gov-

ernment seizure, Jack Markell knows that Delaware’s cities and towns can be revitalized without forcing Delawareans off their properties.

The legislation Minner should have signed would not have stopped governments from dealing with rundown, blighted properties, but it would have protected homes and businesses.

This is just another example of why we need Jack Markell’s leadership as our next governor to get Delaware back on track.

As governor, Jack Markell has promised to sign a bill into law-unlike the Minner-Carney Administration which has clearly turned its back on the fundamental principles our country was founded on.

Markell knows that we don’t need to take the homes and businesses away from our citizens in order to stimulate Delaware’s economy.

Unlike Carney, Markell has a plan to create 25,000 new jobs that will jump-start Delaware’s economy without taking private property away from our residents.

It’s clear Delaware needs a change, and that change is Jack Markell.

Sheila Littleton

Laurel

Get up and get going Each Summer, I take an opportunity to recommend some ideas better than sitting in front of the television.

With childhood obesity still rampant in our nation, we need to consider how to get ourselves AND our children up and moving.

The new twist this year is that money is tight for so many of us, so my suggestions this year are all great for the body and easy on the wallet.

REV. TODD K. CROFFORD ...this book will make you cry and will make sure you hug your kids a little tighter tonight.

• Absolutely get to the library. I have been saying this every year, but let me repeat it. Everything you access at the library is free. The library offers programs for young kids, great books for all, and even a video for a relaxing night for mom and dad after you’ve chased the kids around all day.

• This summer I recommend an extremely powerful book entitled The Shack

by William Young. To say much about it is to spoil it. Warning, this book will make you cry and will make sure you hug your kids a little tighter tonight.

• Take an early morning walk. Our recent move to Maryland has sent our schedule wacky through the transition, but this is the first thing I am intentionally putting back in place. I get a half-hour of captive audience with my 14-year-old, and that is priceless. If you are able, there are few better ways to get to know your kids or get re-acquainted with your spouse than stepping-out together. Mornings are particularly good because it is usually cooler than the evening.

• Third, try a state park. I have lived in

three states in the last 20 years and each time their parks have been one of the best kept secrets. Killens Pond Water Park remains one of the most amazing day trips for a dollar or two you can imagine. Go early if you are planning to get in as the park often fills up.

• This takes me to my fourth idea — try a picnic. I am amazed how special a bottle of water, a piece of rotisserie chicken and a handful of grapes tastes to my children when we are sitting under a tree eating them.

In case you haven’t noticed, the greatest value in each of these events is the attention you can give to one another. While we all may enjoy vegetating in front of the TV from time to time as a family, remember those are times when everyone faces the TV and no one faces each other. We have those times, too, but we try for them to be fewer and further between.

Well, there’s a few to get you started, but you are way more creative than me, so go explore your back yard, that creek, or that park. Strap on those roller-blades, cinch up that backpack, pull out that stroller and get moving.

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Golden years not as golden as I had envisioned I’ve been officially retired just a little over a year. And I have disRANK ALIO covered that the Golden Years are not!

Our travel plans have When you plan retirement, you not been what we had have visions of just hopping in a car or on a plane or cruise ship, hoped for in our retiretaking off and seeing the sights you ment. Old age has not dreamed about during your working years. been as kind as we had Many said I would not be able hoped. to slow down, that I would have to find something to do. Well, I’ve surprised everyone, maybe not to closer since I retired, since we drive tothe satisfaction of my bride, and I have gether to our appointments. learned to be lazy. The things-to-do list, I figured we have made almost a dozen including cleaning out the garage, is still trips between both hospitals in Baltimore just that — a list that keeps growing. during my first year of retirement and it I figure there is always tomorrow. I can appears that number will increase. stay up late, still rise early in the morning, We have also averaged at least two docsometimes a little later, check the pool and tor appointments per week. These include the plants, read my paper and have breakblood work, chiropractic visits, check-ups fast. and the usual x-rays, MRIs and other tests Our travel plans have not been what we at our local hospital. had hoped for in our retirement. Old age We have learned a lot about medicine, has not been as kind as we had hoped. It’s doctors and about ourselves during the not that I have decided that the price of past year. We’ve been very fortunate with gas is going to keep me home — after all, our medical teams and nurses. Say what traveling is what I saved all my life for. you want about the cost of health care, we It’s just we can’t get away because of live longer because of the dedication of medical appointments. these people.

Except for a few short trips to visit our Living longer is why we need the medson and family in Virginia, a short trip ical profession, but living longer with north to see relatives and a week at the aches is better than the alternative, as beach, our trips have been limited to hosmany have said to me. pitals in Baltimore and doctor visits in this I find it absolutely amazing what the area. medical profession knows about the huMy bride and I have become much

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man body and how doctors can replace and repair the parts in our body.

The first time I’ve had to be cut in my 70 years was for carpal tunnel syndrome (yes I still have my tonsils). I liked it so much I had my other hand done.

Aside from the fact that it takes a little longer to get moving after I’ve been sitting for awhile, the pounds are a little harder to come off and it takes a little longer, maybe much longer, to get the simplest of jobs done, I guess I am lucky.

The bride is finding that the aging process is taking more of a toll from her than she cares. After three years of testing and running back and forth to hospitals, doctors have finally zeroed in on the cause of her losing blood and being anemic — a rare disease not even known by doctors and specialists in this area.

Her specialist here recommended a trip to the University of Maryland Medical Center where they discovered she had “Watermelon Stomach.”

As we all know, the inside of a melon is red, and there are white lines. That is how the inside of her stomach looks.

With Watermelon Stomach, there are abnormal blood vessels which bleed, not profusely, but drip enough blood to have caused her to lose about a pint of blood a month and leave her tired, requiring a lot of naps, and completely wiped out by supper time. She had weekly blood work and a shot to keep up her blood count (which eventually wasn’t enough), resulting in the need for blood transfusions and iron infusions.

The iron infusion was a new one for us.

Her iron pills were not enough so they infused her with packets of iron as they do with blood transfusion.

At the University of Maryland, doctors used a laser to cauterize the veins and stop the bleeding. Six treatments later, the bleeding has slowed enough and her blood counts were high enough to miss at least one week of needing a needle.

But the good news is she has recovered some of her energy and she’s back in the kitchen “round the clock,” making nearly 50 zucchini breads this month for friends and family. She is able to enjoy some similarity of a quality of life again.

Our dream trip is to drive west to visit our daughter in Phoenix, Ariz. We intend to visit Mt. Rushmore, the work in progress of carving a mountain to honor Chief Crazy Horse and other points north before getting to Phoenix. We will see Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, and then take the southern route back home.

To add insult to injury, we have watched our stock portfolio shrink, which has put some home improvements on hold until we can feel comfortable this market will reverse its downward trend.

Because we are living longer, I feel for those who worked when there was no 401K savings plan, company retirement plans, didn’t make the big bucks, have no insurance and have to live off their Social Security and decide if they can pay their utilities, gas up the car, eat or purchase medicine.

Who said these were our Golden Years?

Tormenting women with a dead snake was Dad’s idea of fun I have always wondered about the common snake and how it raisINDSOR ONY es a certain degree of fear in people. People are scared to death Now, Dad could have about the prospects of a snake in their path, yet will break their just thrown the dead necks to see one on television or at snake carcass out in the the zoo.

This is the way it is with my field for the buzzards, but mother. She is scared to death anythat would have lacked the time she hears the word “snake,” yet she would knock you down to fun of a good snake scare. see one on television.

My mother’s great fear of onds. Now, I'm sure this may not set well snakes presented a level of joy to my fawith animal rights activists, but to a farmer ther, whose sadistic sense of humor went a snake represents dead chickens and into play anytime he saw a snake crawl sucked up eggs. across the yard.

Now, Dad could have just thrown the And the snake didn’t even have to be dead snake carcass out in the field for the crawling — it was not important that the buzzards, but that would have lacked the snake be alive. It could be a dead snake fun of a good snake scare. and still create the same sense of fear.

I can still see Dad heading up the path I can recall one summer afternoon at from the chicken house to the farm house, my grandmother’s house in Marion Stathe motionless snake wrapped around his tion. We would always gather as a family arm and held secretly behind his back. As and have Sunday dinner at grandmother’s he entered the kitchen, my mother sat talkfarm. ing with my grandmother and some of my My father had been in the chicken aunts and uncles. It was actually quite sad, house houses checking on a new batch of because I knew my mother was oblivious hens that had recently been purchased, to the sudden horror that was about to be when from behind a corn sheller a big, thrust upon her. black snake slithered by. Now, it would Suddenly, seeing Dad come across the have been simple to have ignored the scaled creature, but because of the damage floor out of the corner of her eye, Mom knew something was out of character. a black snake can create in a chicken Why would he have that unnatural smirk house, Dad went hunting. on his face? Why was he walking with his It was an amazing thing to watch my arm behind his back? father catch a snake. He would run up on Almost instinctively, my mother sudthe beast and with a quick snatch, grab the denly diagnosed the situation: SNAKE! snake by the neck. Like a bullwhip, he When my mother jumped from her would snap the snake’s neck within secchair and screamed, my father knew there

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was no holding back. He thrust the lifeless snake out from behind his back and went into pursuit.

Now, the snake was dead, but Mom did not know this. In her mind's eye, Dad was chasing her through the house with the Loch Ness Monster attached to his arm.

Dad was in his ultimate glory. Not only was he scaring the beejeebers out of my mother, but he had two of my aunts racing through the house like apes in a Tarzan movie. All three of the petrified women headed for the bathroom. They slammed the door shut and, I am told, leaped on the edge of the bathtub.

Now, to most people with an average sense of humor, this would have been enough pleasure. Knowing these women were lined up along the edge of the bathtub like the "see, hear and speak no evil" monkeys would have been adequate satisfaction. But, we are talking about my fa-

ther.

There was about an inch of space between the floor and the bottom of the bathroom door. My dad thrust his arm, and the better part of the first four feet of the black snake, up under the door. Like banshees, the women screamed and scurried into the bathtub, almost strangling each other with the shower curtain.

The furor did not cease until the grand matriarch of the Windsor clan, my grandmother, came on the scene. Her warning "Mungst you stop that foolishness," brought Dad's fun to a halt.

Order was restored to the house and my mother was able to breathe again. However, even after discovering that the snake was dead, she was unable to find the humor in this episode.

That poor old snake never knew how much pleasure he brought to that Sunday dinner.

Gas Lines Prices finally creep down According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Delaware on Sunday was $3.83, down from $3.92 the previous Sunday.

This follows the national trend: Gas prices across the United States dropped from $3.97 on July 27 to $3.89 on Sunday, Aug. 3.

“The drop in gas prices is directly attributed to the falling price of crude oil, which is attributed primarily to decreased demand,” AAA said.

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Snapshots

FUN AT THE SHARPTOWN CARNIVAL - Bingo is always popular at the annual carnival, which is sponsored by the Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department. On left, Seaford residents Jo Anne and Bob Lord, Bob Bay and Joyce Pinkine and Hebron, Md., resident Mariane Lagase enjoy the game. Above, the oyster sandwiches are always a popular attraction, too. Photo

by Pat Murphy

FINE CARNIVAL TRADITIONS - Above, Renzilo Foxwell, Hebron, Md., left, and Jennings Pusey, Laurel, get their oyster sandwiches at the Sharptown Carnival. Top left, Herman English, left, and his son, Daryl, center, join with another veteran carnival man, Earl Harrington, to sell sodas. Bottom left, Tom Mooney, back, and George Grale manage the Lions Club balloon booth. Photos by Pat Murphy

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Troubles with water leaks never rain but they pour Most of us have heard the words, “It never rains but it pours.”

Fortunately, though, most of us have not experienced the kind of situation that old saying describes.

Most of us, that is. Some of us have come suddenly face-to-face with such a situation, and never again will we take that expression lightly.

Such was the case for us recently. Of course, we had a houseful of out-of-state visitors when we faced the situation.

Unpleasant situations always seem to happen when we least want them to, to make their presence known. And just so was what happened to us.

We had a late dinner one evening while our four guests were here from Indiana, and sat at the table later than usual talking, laughing, and just enjoying the company of each other.

By the time we got around to doing the dishes it was after nine o’clock. (Yes, we still don’t have an electric dishwasher and do the job the old-fashioned way with lots of hot water and detergent in the sink.)

We three females, the two young houseguests and I, were busy washing, rinsing, putting away food and dishes, chattering and laughing over the whimsical little things that usually make up conversation at times such as this.

Suddenly a loud whooshing sound filled the kitchen. Donna, the dishwasher, stopped still in her tracks as she held the dishcloth in her hand, and with a look of awe and wonder, exclaimed, “What in the world is that noise?”

Rita, the dish drier, and I looked perplexed when suddenly Rita said, “There is water running out under the sink!” We sprang into action, called for the three men of the house who were in another room talking with each other, and six people filled the room.

Rita was right. Water was definitely coming out — rather it was gushing out — of the hot water pipe under the sink, covering all of that accumulation of bottles, boxes and miscellaneous stuff that is under the average kitchen sink.

In short chaotic order the men had the water under control. Towels wiped up the watery mess, under the sink was cleaner than it had been for a while, the plumber came to our rescue, and other than water

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We were fortunate to have a young plumber come out that late in the evening to assist us and take care of our problem.

Life got back to normal. And at 3:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, Rita was stirring about looking for a bucket and towels. Another shocker!

We had experienced a severe thunderstorm earlier in the evening Wednesday and were having hard rain during the night. Seems there was water coming through the ceiling air-conditioning duct, dripping down from the attic onto the bedroom floor, the room where one of our houseguest couples was sleeping! More calamity. More towels strategically placed on the floor.

Bright and early the next morning, we learned that the 20-year service for our roof had expired (where had those years gone to?)

One is never prepared for the words, “You need a new roof on the entire house.

NOW!” A kelly green covering is now over the leaky portion of the roof, protecting us from any further leaks. Hopefully, by the time this column is published, we will have a new house roof matching the garage and outbuilding roofs that were installed this past spring.

Our houseguests were almost afraid to touch or even think about anything remotely related to water!

Needless to say, the visit was one we all will remember for years to come.

Fortunately our guests were very understanding and we were able to rapidly find qualified help to improve our situation. And, best of all, we had buckets of Fishers popcorn to munch on as we reviewed our experiences!

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Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 A pool party was held on July 24 at the home of Amy and Dan Ash to bid farewell to the students from Spain who spent the better part of July with host families here.

Amy Gootee Ash was the local coordinator for Global Friendships Inc. Mayor John Shwed made a special appearance at the party to present each of the students with a new edition of the Laurel pin, in commemoration of their visit here. It was a most enjoyable period of time for these young people as they were here for the July 4 parade and enjoyed a pontoon tour of Trap Pond, a Shore Birds ball game, River Fest in Seaford and the rodeo at the state fair. They also attended pool parties and cook-outs. We bade them farewell at the end of July.

ton is no longer at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington but has returned to this area and for a period of time will be in the care of the Easter Seals Program.

On Sunday last, Bruce and Christine Moore and family, Bruce’s sister, Eleanor Paradee and her children observed Bruce’s birthday (no numbers divulged) which gave them all an opportunity to celebrate an occasion at the Moores’ new home in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth.

Delmar birthday wishes to Cole Calloway (7) and Shirley Horn (8). Very special ones with love to Norma Wootten from her sister, Ann Jones.

Recent guests of Chuck and “Mike” Barton were Francis and Rita Ettienne and Mike and Donna Biggerman of Tell City, Ind. The two girls are sisters whose father (now deceased) served in the Marine Corps in the same unit as Chuck did. At that time the families sealed a friendship that would last over the years, which they have maintained until the present time.

Richard and Cindy Hill recently visited their daughter, Katie, in South Bend, Ind. Katie is an intern at Notre Dame this summer, doing research for the Department of Energy. On July 31, she traveled to Ann Arbor, Mich., to present her research.

Pam and Jim VanVleck recently attended Jim’s class reunion in Jamestown, N.Y., and while there enjoyed a dinner cruise on Chautauque Lake with his classmates.

George Elliott of Lewes, formerly of Laurel, celebrated his birthday on July 29 at the Georgia House with his sister, Rachel, her husband, Ron Waller, and his mother, Mary Elliott.

I have word that young Matthew Little-

A reminder for you all to enjoy a great barbequed chicken meal, the John Benson benefit, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Bargain Bill’s. Even if you don’t care for chicken, come out anyhow and mingle with your friends for fun and fellowship in support of John and hopes that he will return home soon.

Delmar friends wish speedy recoveries to: Lib Figgs, Faye Jones, Bob Horn, Louise Foxwell and Bob Christian.

We express our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of: Janet Carole Hastings, Carl R. Boyd, Edan Virginia Cephas Boyd, Olan J. Williams, Merritt Lewis Bull, Rebecca E. Turbitt, Paul M. Viehman and Rosalie Selby Whelpton.

We remember in our prayers all of our servicemen and servicewomen and our friends who are ill: June Williams, Philip Lowe, Patrick Starr, Steve Trivits, Martha Windsor, Herman Cubbage, David Phillips, Hattie Puckham, Alvin Lutz, Pete Henry, Donald Layton Sr., Robert D. Whaley, Jean Henry and Harriett Mac Veigh.

Happy August birthday greetings to: Virginia Ford and Irene Hastings on Aug. 6; Gloria Lowe, Aug. 8; Gail Tilio, Aug. 9; Nancy Schlicker, Aug. 10; Robert Bennett and Janet Holloway, Aug. 11; William Cummings, Doris Burton and Dorothy Murphy, Aug. 12; Emma Jean Logan, Catherine Davis and Norman Sullivan, Aug. 13; and Helen Turner, Aug. 14.

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Opinion Editorial Locally grown is better Our country is experiencing a fresh food renaissance. Americans are rediscovering the joys of eating just-from-the-garden fruits and vegetables.

They are also beginning to understand, perhaps for the first time, the value of producing food locally.

Eating locally means that consumers have a say in what agricultural chemicals are used in production of the food. A local food supply also means better food security. A food production system that is not spread out all over the country is less vulnerable to terrorists as well as to contaminations like salmonella. Locally grown produce cuts down on food transportation costs as well as in costs to the environment.

It has been estimated that each food item in a typical U.S. meal has traveled an average of 1,500 miles.

It has also been estimated that, if every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by an astonishing 1.1 million barrels every week.

Well, many people in western Sussex County are doing their part. On Saturday, they came together for the first of four Seaford Artisans and Farmers Markets to be held this month.

Despite threatening showers, the market was a lovely sight. Peppers, tomatoes, beans, melons, even lemon cucumbers and bouquets of zinnias made rainbows of the several market stalls.

Consumers were eager to buy and happy to be able to walk around a farmers market and talk with the farmers about their growing practices. And the farmers, most of whom use organic gardening practices, were eager to discuss their craft.

We congratulate organizers of the market for a job well done. We applaud the farmers who worked hard to get their produce there, and we thank the many consumers who spent their dollars there.

We also encourage other western Sussex towns to join in the fun. A farmers market in every Sussex town — wouldn’t that be wonderful?

The market is held in the Kiwanis Park off Stein Highway in Seaford.

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Should we make dredging a priority?

An Editorial in the July 31 – Aug. 6, 2008, Morning Star espoused the need for dredging the Nanticoke River. For what reason?

So larger, more heavily loaded barges can travel the river faster?

Information for this editorial could have been better researched.

Obviously barge companies were consulted, but what about residents along the river?

Anyone who owns property along the river (and many boaters) can tell stories of barge collisions with shorelines, wetlands, piers, channel markers, etc. However, not one story will be about a barge running aground in the navigation channel of the Nanticoke River.

Why? Because groundings do not take place IN the navigation channel. Groundings only occur when barges/tugs traveling too fast, or operated carelessly, get outside the navigation channel.

The question is: why support increasing an activity that is harming the river and property (both public and private)? Why in all of the talk of dredging has there not been any mention of safety – for people and property?

In this same edition, Frank Calio wrote about new residents to Sussex County: “…these are people who moved to Sussex and thought council should have barricaded Rt. 1 after they moved in.”

At least the new residents in Sussex care! So let’s ask the question, how much do transient barge companies and tug operators care?

Attached is a photo of the Seaford boat landing with a barge backed up against the docks with its engines operating at full force. This boat landing cost the city and state over $1,000,000. The turbulence from the tug engines is churning up mud and bouncing the floating docks around like match sticks.

This does not demonstrate any concern by the tug operator for Sussex property. If this can occur in the middle of the day in a very public area, what might be happening in less visible areas of the river?

Let’s face the facts. (1) Barge companies and some businesses stand to gain financially from government financed dredging of the Nanticoke River. Bringing in larger, faster and more heavily loaded

EDITORIAL RESPONSE barges increases profit. (2) In all of the dredging talks, there is no mention of safety or responsibility (for the environment, property owners or boaters). There are numerous incidents where barges have collided with shorelines, wetlands and structures. Already, barges up to 400 feet in length with drafts of 8 to 10 feet are being pushed up and down the river. These barges are so large that they cannot be turned around in the Seaford area and have to be pushed backwards when leaving Seaford.

(3) How much dredging is really necessary? In early July 2005, it was announced that the Corps of Engineers would receive $250,000 to study silting problems on the Nanticoke River and $240,000 to plan dredging of the Nanticoke River. We all know that it takes months, sometimes years, to get funding for federal projects like this. However, an FOIA request in July 2005 for a copy of the most recent Corps of Engineers navigation channel survey resulted in a copy of the last survey that was done, this being in 1899 (over 106 years ago). So how did our government officials know that dredging was necessary — because the barge companies said so! It is interesting to note that after this FOIA request, a navigational channel survey was quickly done in September 2005.

(4) If the silt dredged from the bottom of the Nanticoke River is environmentally safe, why is it so difficult to find a dump site? And

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(5) exactly where is dredging required? At a Sussex County Council meeting in late 2005, barge and business representatives first stated dredging would be in the Delaware portion of the Nanticoke River, then when told that many areas of the river were already over 15 feet deep, it was stated the river would be dredged upriver from the Woodland Ferry. Upon further questioning, this was changed to dredging only where actually needed.

Per DNREC’s own regulations, dredging is only to be done where absolutely necessary. So how could all of this money (including Sussex County’s expenses searching for dump sites) be encumbered when actual dredging sites have not been publicly identified?

It may be true that dredging in some parts of the Nanticoke River will be necessary. But let’s not rush to support this until we know where and how much. Also, if the barge companies want dredging, they should be willing to provide enforceable safety concessions (such as maximum speeds, barge lengths and financial penalties for unsafe and/or inconsiderate tug operators.

One final note, dredging will not increase the width of the Nanticoke River nor the navigation channel.

Dredging will only deepen the 100 foot wide navigation channel. This change would allow barges with much heavier loads to travel the river, but will not provide any additional maneuvering space. Is this really a good idea?

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Half a brain behind his back...just to be fair On August 1, Rush Limbaugh celebrated the 20th anniversary of his celebrated radio show. I grew up on Rush Limbaugh.

Just before the Clinton vs. Bush election in 1992, Rush Limbaugh helped my parents (once Democrats) to see the error of their ways. My parents were typical Sussex County Democrats. They believed in conservative principles, but voted for Democrats because their parents had voted for Democrats. Rush Limbaugh changed all of that. Rush forced my parents to look at FACTS instead of the nightly news, which inevitably led to their conversion.

Limbaugh is known for his parodies and ultra high self-esteem. Unfortunately, he is also known for his embarrassing personal debacles. I think it speaks volumes that, in spite of all of his personal struggles, Limbaugh has built and maintained the largest radio audience in broadcast history. Limbaugh recently signed a $400 million contract to continue his radio show for eight more years on the EIB (Excellence in Broadcasting) Network.

It has been my experience that many of those who do not appreciate Limbaugh's humor and expertise aren't even listeners.

From Dan's Bake Sale to Operation Chaos, Rush Limbaugh has inspired one cultural phenomenon after another.

Limbaugh has been consistent in presenting his massive audience with the news the Drive-by Media omits from or distorts in their so-called coverage. I look forward to 20 more years of Rush Limbaugh's version of the news.

So, on this, his 20th anniversary, I would like to thank Limbaugh for his dedicated service to his devoted listeners.

Thousands of people have seen the light while tuned in to hear the all caring, all sensing, all knowing Ma Ha Rushie.

Here's to 20 more years of Rush, firmly ensconced behind the golden EIB microphone, keeping us informed with half of his brain tied behind his back... just to make it fair.

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Final Word News Channel’s programs such as the Bill O’Reilly show having people on there whose opinion does not amount to a hill of beans. He also has a bad habit of talking over them if he does not agree. Laura Ingraham is the same way.

They have also jumped on this Barackamania wagon with the rest of the networks. The other day when Obama was in Europe it was like they were reporting every move that he made.

In spite of this I still watch Fox News because I believe they are more fair and balanced than the rest of the networks and they are not the final say in how I think on matters that affect this country.

Larry Calhoun

Laurel

In regards to Calio’s column

I have known Frank Calio since he and his father operated a shoe repair shop on main street in Laurel. I call him a friend.

This past week I saw Frank at a drug store in Seaford. When he came through

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Balanced news coverage?

Maybe the mayor and town council of Laurel should reconsider their ban on private water wells within the town limits and allow a special exemption for Frank Calio to drill a water well on his property, not for irrigation, but for drinking because I just know the town water of Laurel is slowly eating away at his brain.

Every week his column in this paper blames everything from a runny nose to the bubonic plague on President Bush’s administration and now he is attacking Fox News for its biased reporting.

Anyone ever hear of NBC (National Barack Coverage), ABC (All Barack Coverage), CBS (Covering Barack Strictly), the former Clinton News Network (CNN).

I feel pretty much like Bryant Richardson about Fox News because I believe they do a fair job of representing both sides on liberal and conservative issues.

Many years ago Comcast was carrying Fox News in the Salisbury area and I couldn’t wait for them to give us here in Sussex County access to it because I was fed up with the one-sided presentation of the news the others were offering.

I do have issues with some of Fox

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the door I commented, “Here comes a man I argue with just about every week,” and then I laughed and shook his hand. Frank has my total respect as a column writer, who is willing to “put it on the line” in the Star paper.

This brings me to the point of what’s on my mind. Frank addressed the issue of “Fox News” not being fair and balanced. I have been a viewer of Fox news for several years — and I do think they present the facts in a “fair and balanced” manner that lets me decide and evaluate political issues. I also like to hear comments by “Glenn Beck” and “Hardball” on other channels.

My problem is, I guess, first of all, that I am an Independent Republican. Second, I try to find something good to say about all people – even politicians.

Clinton was a person “who was and still is” able to sway people to his way of thinking. Ronald Reagan was the greatest communicator.

Obama is a great “smooth talking” orator. Robert Venables is a man that stands on principles making him an excellent politician and I would hate to see him leave the political arena.

I just don’t understand why Frank can never see, or write, anything positive about a Republican in his column comments. I have read them for a long time – and would like to think that even Frank could come up with just “one thing” that President Bush deserves “positive” credit

or acknowledgement for, such as “No Child Left Behind,” no attacks since 9-11 (on our soil), our government locating terrorist groups before they are organized to “pull-off their atrocities.”

Love ya, Frank, but come on — just because we’re Republicans we’re not all bad.

Jim Horne Sr. Seaford

Hybrid Cars as the Answer

After reading the article in the Seaford Star of July 24 on hybrid cars, a few questions come to mind.

What about the increased demand for electricity and how will it be met? Will there be increased mining of coal and what about increased pollution from the coal fired electric plants?

I am in favor of alternative energy sources, but what will allow us to pursue them? The government and environmentalists keep us from drilling for more oil, mining more coal and from building nuclear power plants.

So how will we be able to accomplish the goal of less dependence on gasoline when there are no incentives and some of the same roadblocks to allow us to have a long term solution? Will we not be in the same place we are at present lamenting the energy situation?

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